Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Act of 2019

To reauthorize the United States–Poland Parliamentary Exchange Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Act of 2019 2. Reauthorization and modifications to the United States–Poland Youth Parliamentary Exchange Program The United States–Poland Youth Parliamentary Exchange Program Act of 2007 ( 22 U.S.C. 2452 (1) In section 4— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting and the Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Program the United States–Poland Youth Parliamentary Exchange Program (B) in paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking the Program each Program (C) in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), by striking the Program either Program (2) In section 5(a)— (A) by striking fiscal year 2008 fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter (B) by striking the youth exchange program the programs (3) By redesignating sections 4 and 5, as so amended, as sections 5 and 6, respectively. (4) By inserting after section 3 the following new section: 4. Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Program (a) Authority The Secretary of State shall establish and carry out a parliamentary exchange for young and upcoming democratic leaders of the United States and Poland. (b) Designation The exchange program carried out under this section shall be known as the “Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange” Program. (c) Purpose The purpose of the exchange program is to inspire and equip the next generation of American and Polish democratic leaders with the skills and network needed to enhance democratic institutions and to strengthen the transatlantic relationship. (d) Eligible participants An individual is eligible for participation in the exchange program if the individual— (1) is a citizen or national of the United States or Poland; (2) is— (A) an elected official of either such country, such as a Member of Congress or Parliament, or the head of a city or municipality; or (B) a representative of a non-governmental organization working to advance democracy and human rights whose participation the Secretary determines would advance the purposes of the program; and (3) meets any other qualifications that the Secretary of State may establish for purposes of the program. (e) Program elements Under the leadership exchange program, eligible participants selected for participation in the program shall— (1) travel to the United States or Poland for 1–2 weeks, or a similar duration set by the discretion of the Secretary of State; (2) attend meetings, workshops, conference, and similar gatherings to gather skills and develop democratic networks; and (3) partake in such other enriching activities the President determines to be appropriate to the purposes of the program. .

Summary: Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Act of 2019 This bill permanently reauthorizes the U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Exchange Program, which allows participants from both countries to visit the other to participate in educational and skills-development activities. It also establishes the Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Program, which is open to eligible adults (the current program is open only to individuals under the age of 19).