Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries around the world. It is responsible for the United States' cultural exchange programs.
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| Formed | 1961 |
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| Jurisdiction | Executive branch of the United States |
| Headquarters | Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Employees | 455 (as of 2011) |
| Annual budget | $634 million (FY 2017) |
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| Parent department | U.S. Department of State |
| Website | eca |
Lee Satterfield, confirmed by the United States Senate on November 18, 2021, began service as assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs on November 23, 2021.
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