II 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3138 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 18, 2010 Mr. Cardin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To promote documentary films that convey a diversity of views about life in the United States and bring insightful foreign perspectives to United States audiences.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the International Documentary Exchange Act of 2010.

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Grants for international documentary exchange programs

(a)

Assistance

The Secretary of State may award grants, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine, to United States film makers and nongovernmental organizations that use independently produced documentary films to promote better understanding of— (1)the United States among individuals in other countries; and (2)global perspectives and other countries among individuals in the United States. (b)

Use of grant funds

Grants awarded under subsection (a) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be used to fund, distribute, and promote documentary films that— (1)convey a diversity of views about life in the United States to foreign audiences; and (2)bring insightful foreign perspectives to United States audiences. (c)

Authorization of appropriations

Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Bureau of Education Exchanges (ECA) of the Department of State for public diplomacy programs, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2010 and 2011 to carry out this section.