[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E17]
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     ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2020 CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT EXCHANGE

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2020

  Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, since 1983, the U.S. Congress House and 
Senate and the German Bundestag and Bundesrat have conducted an annual 
exchange program for staff members from both countries. The program 
gives professional staff the opportunity to observe and learn about 
each other's political institutions and interact on issues of mutual 
interest.
  A staff delegation from the U.S. Congress will be selected to visit 
Germany from Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 31, 2020. During this exchange, 
the delegation will attend meetings with Bundestag/Bundesrat party 
staff members, and representatives of numerous political, business, 
academic and media agencies.
  A comparable delegation of German staff members will visit the United 
States from Saturday, June 20-Sunday, June 27, 2020. They will attend 
similar meetings in Washington.
  The Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Exchange is highly regarded in 
Germany and the United States and is one of several exchange programs 
sponsored by public and private institutions in the United States and 
Germany to foster better understanding of the politics and policies of 
both countries. This exchange is funded by the U.S. Department of 
State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
  The U.S. delegation should consist of experienced and accomplished 
Hill staff who can contribute to the success of the exchange on both 
sides of the Atlantic. The Bundestag reciprocates by sending senior 
staff professionals to the United States.
  Applicants should have a demonstrable interest in events in Europe. 
Applicants need not be working in the field of foreign affairs, 
although such a background can be helpful. The composite U.S. 
delegation should exhibit a range of expertise in issues of mutual 
concern to the United States and Germany such as, but not limited to, 
trade, security, the environment, economic development, health care, 
and other social policy issues. This year's delegation should be 
familiar with transatlantic relations within the context of recent 
world events.
  Please note that there is a significant time commitment aspect for 
those selected for the program. In addition, U.S. participants are 
expected to plan and implement the meetings and programs for the 
Bundestag/Bundesrat staff members when they visit the United States.
  Members of the House and Senate who would like a member of their 
staff to apply for participation in this year's program should direct 
them to submit a resume and cover letter in which they state their 
qualifications, the contributions they can make to a successful program 
and some assurances of their ability to participate during the time 
stated.
  Applications should be sent to the Office of Interparliamentary 
Affairs, HC-4, the Capitol, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26. 
Questions may be directed to Ms. Kate Knudson at 202-226-1766.

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