{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://hill.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10368", "RELEASE: HILL, BERA, VAN DREW, SHERMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF FULBRIGHT PROGRAM", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "AR", "J. French Hill", "H001072", "hill.house.gov", "hill", "https://hill.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. French Hill (R-AR-02), Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA-06), Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA-32) yesterday introduced H. Res. 1501, a bipartisan House companion to S. Res. 830, Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, introduced by Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).\n\nRep. French Hill said, \u201cThe Fulbright Program is one of Arkansas\u2019s great contributions to the world. For 80 years, Senator J. William Fulbright\u2019s vision has brought students, scholars, and professionals from around the globe together to learn from one another, strengthen international partnerships, and build greater understanding between nations. I'm proud to recognize this important milestone, celebrate the program\u2019s enduring contribution to American leadership around the world, and reaffirm Congress\u2019s support for its important work.\u201d\n\nRep. Ami Bera said, \u201cThe Fulbright Program represents the very best of American leadership by giving our nation\u2019s best and brightest the opportunity to experience other cultures, pursue world-class academic opportunities, and build lasting relationships abroad. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in recognizing this historic anniversary and reaffirming bipartisan support for the Fulbright Program and other educational and cultural exchanges that advance American interests abroad.\u201d\n\nRep. Jeff Van Drew said, \u201cSouth Jersey is home to incredible students and educators who understand that some of the best learning happens when you get outside of your comfort zone and experience the world firsthand. For 80 years, the Fulbright Program has given Americans that opportunity while allowing us to share our values with people around the world. I am proud to recognize this milestone and the generations of Americans who have represented our country through this program.\u201d\n\nRep. Brad Sherman said, \u201cIf Senator J. William Fulbright were with us today, he would be proud of the international scholarship and friendships that the Fulbright Program has made possible since he established it in 1946. Today, the Fulbright Program\u2019s modest investments in educational exchanges continue to yield incalculable goodwill towards the United States around the world. I am proud to help recognize 80 years of this important program.\u201d\n\nResolution overview:\n\nRecognizes the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.\n\nEncourages Congress to support the work of the Fulbright Program and other educational and cultural affairs programs.\n\nCongratulates current and previous Fulbright award recipients.\n\nEncourages students, scholars, and professionals globally to engage and promote international understanding and partnership.\n\nBackground on Fulbright Program:\n\nOn Aug. 1, 1946, President Harry Truman signed former Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright\u2019s legislation into law. That legislation created the Fulbright Program, which is an international exchange program designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries. The Fulbright Program has educated more than 370,000 students from 165 countries, including 54 Nobel Laureates and 33 heads of state.\n\nIn 2016, Rep. French Hill led the House effort to recognize the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, introducing a resolution commemorating the milestone and encouraging continued support for the program. Hill also sponsored the planting of an American elm on the U.S. Capitol Grounds in honor of the anniversary, joining members of the Arkansas congressional delegation, Fulbright scholars, and Harriet Fulbright for the dedication ceremony. The tree was planted in view of Senator Fulbright\u2019s former office in the Russell Senate Office Building.\n\nHill\u2019s resolution complemented a Senate effort led by fellow Arkansan Sen. John Boozman, whose resolution passed the Senate in July 2016.", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://hill.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10368"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8994722738862038, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}