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America's Language Caucus
On November 12, 2019 Congressman David Price (D-NC) and Congressman Don Young (R-AK) announced the creation of the Congressional Caucus on American Languages, a bipartisan effort to support and enhance foreign language competency and international education among students and professionals across the United States.

The mission of the America’s Languages Caucus is to set forth a national strategy to:


 * Raise awareness about the importance of world language learning and international education, particularly as it relates to our nation’s economic and national security;
 * Ensure adequate resources are directed towards the study of world language learning; and
 * Focus on improving access for students and educators who wish to participate in these fields of study, including world languages, Native American languages, and English for English learners.

History
The decision to launch a new America’s Language Caucus resulted from a 2017 American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Commission on Language Learning report: America’s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century that makes clear that the United States needs significantly more bilingual and biliterate citizens to help ensure national security, promote economic and job growth, and develop the potential of every American student.

Upon creation on November 12, 2019, Co-chair Representative Price stated, “It’s alarming that United States students are falling behind their international peers in language competency and international education. Congressman Don Young and I joined together to start the bipartisan America’s Language Caucus to bring attention to this issue and help foster change by expanding access to language education at all levels to help bolster national security, promote economic growth, and improve our nation’s cultural competency.”

Co-Chair Representative Don Young (D-AK) was quoted as saying, “We should be doing all we can to ensure that America’s students are equipped with the language skills necessary to navigate civic and professional life. Preparedness in world languages is also an important component of our national security, and our nation must keep pace with the language programs being implemented by countries across the globe. Therefore, today I am proud to formally announce the creation of the Congressional Caucus on America’s Languages. This Caucus will be critical to engaging educators, business leaders, and other stakeholders to help craft policy solutions that help expand world language preparation in our country. It is my great honor to serve as Co-Chair with Congressman David Price, and I look forward to the work ahead.”