Legislative Action

Act now to support funding for language education.

The Excellence and Innovation in Learning Act bill is aimed at allowing every young American to become proficient in a second language.

Join the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language to encourage your decision makers to support HR 6036 – ACTFL Action Page

H.R. 6036, the Excellence and Innovation in Language Learning Act, was proposed by Congressional Representatives Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) on August 1, 2010. This legislation would allow every young American to become proficient in English and a second language within a generation.

Learn more about the bill from the Asia Society.