IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 529 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the J–1 visa 
programs, specifically the Summer Work Travel, Au Pair, Camp Coun-
selor, and Intern and Trainee programs, are vital to the economy and 
national interests of the United States and the Congress should continue 
to monitor the administration of these programs in their current form. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 
Mr. LOBIONDO (for himself, Mr. KEATING, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. POLIQUIN, 
Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. 
PEARCE, Mr. HIMES, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. PETERS) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Ju-
diciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the J–1 visa programs, specifically the Summer Work 
Travel, Au Pair, Camp Counselor, and Intern and Train-
ee programs, are vital to the economy and national inter-
ests of the United States and the Congress should con-
tinue to monitor the administration of these programs 
in their current form. 
Whereas the Department of State administers the J–1 visa 
programs as Federal cultural exchange programs that 
promote the diplomatic and foreign affairs goals of the 
United States; 
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•HRES 529 IH 
Whereas roughly 180,000 participants from more than 200 
countries and territories visit the United States on a J– 
1 visa each year; 
Whereas the work component of the J–1 visa programs 
makes travel to the United States possible for numerous 
foreign students; 
Whereas 91 percent of Summer Work Travel (SWT) Pro-
gram participants report cultural exchange as their top 
reason for participating in the program; 
Whereas 76 percent of SWT Program participants reported 
a positive change in views regarding the United States; 
Whereas 74 percent of SWT Program participants reported 
a positive change in how they view citizens of the United 
States; 
Whereas 61 percent of SWT Program participants reported 
a positive change in how they perceive United States 
companies; 
Whereas 50 percent of employers stated that the absence of 
SWT Program participants would have a negative impact 
on revenues; 
Whereas 25 percent of employers surveyed reported that it is 
likely or very likely they would not be able to stay open 
during the season without the SWT Program; 
Whereas 39 percent of employers said that they would likely 
have to reduce hours of operation without the SWT Pro-
gram; 
Whereas the Intern and Trainee programs enable young pro-
fessionals from around the world to experience the busi-
ness practices and values of United States companies; 
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•HRES 529 IH 
Whereas young foreign students have the opportunity to ex-
perience United States culture and values through the Au 
Pair Exchange Program; and 
Whereas the Camp Counselor Program enables students, 
youth workers, and teachers to bring foreign cultures, 
language, and ideas to children of all ages in the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the J–1 visa programs, specifically the 
Summer Work Travel, Au Pair, Camp Counselor, 
and Intern and Trainee programs, are vital to the 
economy and national interests of the United States; 
and 
(2) the Congress should continue to monitor the 
administration of these programs in their current 
form. 
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