America's Languages Caucus is Congress's  Language Policy Forum

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The America's Languages Caucus was established in 2019 by Representative David Price (D-NC) and Representative Don Young (R-AK) as a bipartisan effort to develop a national strategy to raise awareness about the importance of world language learning and international education in the United States. In 2021 the Caucus became bicameral.

Currently, the House arm is co-chaired by Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and the Senate arm is co-chaired by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).

As part of the national strategy, members of the caucus work to ensure adequate resources are directed towards the study of world language learning. Members also seek to improve 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.

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A Legislative Agenda for The 21st Century 

The core of the Caucus’ mission comes from the five language policy recommendations outlined in the 2017 Congressionally-Commissioned Report on Language Learning: America’s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century. This inclusive and representative report 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.


How to Join the Caucus

Congressional Caucuses consist of Members of Congress. Constituents and outside organizations are encouraged to request that their representatives join the caucus. To learn more and join, members of Congress can reach out to the contacts below:

Representatives: Click here to email Krista Wunsche  in the office of Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
Senators: Click here to email Veronica Winham in the office of Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI)