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 {{Organization
-|OrganizationName= Congressional Office for International Leadership
+|OrganizationName= Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL)
-|OrganizationType= Independent Agencies
+|OrganizationType= Independent Agency
-|Mission= To inspire Congressional and citizen diplomacy with global civic and political leaders, fostering mutual understanding through professional exchanges.
+|Mission= To inspire Congressional and citizen diplomacy with global civic and political leaders, fostering mutual understanding through the Open World program. COIL aims to connect delegates with their U.S. counterparts to share best practices and insights.
 |OrganizationExecutive= Executive Director
 |Employees=
 |Budget=
 |Website= https://www.openworld.gov
-|Services= Open World Program; Congressional Diplomacy
+|Services= Open World Program; Congressional Diplomacy; Educational Exchanges
 |ParentOrganization=
 |CreationLegislation= Public Law No. 117-103
 |Regulations=
-|HeadquartersLocation= 38.895111, -77.009196
+|HeadquartersLocation= 38.8901° N, 77.0091° W
-|HeadquartersAddress= 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540, USA
+|HeadquartersAddress= 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540, USA
 }}
-'''Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL)'''
+'''Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL)''' is an independent agency of the U.S. Congress that focuses on promoting international leadership and diplomacy. It administers the Open World program, which facilitates professional exchanges aimed at strengthening mutual understanding and best practice sharing between U.S. and international leaders in various fields.
-The Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), formerly known as the Open World Leadership Center, facilitates international exchanges aimed at enhancing Congressional and citizen diplomacy, particularly with countries from the post-Soviet region, through its Open World program.
 {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.openworld.gov}}
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 ==Mission==
-The mission of COIL is to inspire Congressional and citizen diplomacy with global civic and political leaders. It achieves this through the Open World program, which connects international delegates with their American counterparts to exchange best practices, thereby strengthening mutual understanding.
+The mission of the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL) is to inspire Congressional and citizen diplomacy with global civic and political leaders. Through the Open World program, COIL connects delegates with U.S. communities to exchange best practices and strengthen mutual understanding, emphasizing authentic communication and cultural immersion.
 ==Parent organization==
-COIL does not have a parent organization listed, operating as an independent agency under the U.S. Congress.
+COIL does not have a parent organization as it operates as an independent agency under the U.S. Congress.
 ==Legislation==
-COIL was established by [Public Law No. 117-103](https://www.congress.gov/public-laws/117th-congress).
+The Congressional Office for International Leadership was established under [Public Law No. 117-103](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2471/text).
 ==Partners==
-No specific partners are listed, but the organization collaborates with various U.S. communities and international delegations.
+There are no specific partnerships listed for COIL as an organization; however, it collaborates with various U.S. communities and organizations during the implementation of the Open World program.
 ==Number of employees==
-The exact number of employees is not readily available.
+The number of employees for COIL is not publicly detailed in the available sources.
 ==Organization structure==
-- **Program Management** oversees the Open World program, coordinating with both U.S. hosts and international delegates.
+* **Program Division** is responsible for managing the Open World program, coordinating exchanges, and engaging with Congress.
-- **Congressional Relations** manages the relationship with Congress, ensuring the program aligns with legislative priorities.
+* **Congressional Relations** focuses on liaison activities between COIL and Congress.
+* **Administrative Division** handles the internal operations, including finance and HR.
 ==List of programs==
-- Open World Program - [https://www.openworld.gov]
+* Open World Program - https://www.openworld.gov/what-we-do
 ==Last total enacted budget==
-Specific budget details are not publicly detailed in the provided sources.
+Information on the last total enacted budget for COIL is not detailed in the available sources.
 ==Leader==
-The head of the organization is titled **Executive Director**.
+The leader of COIL holds the position of **Executive Director**.
 ==Staff==
-Staff details are not provided in the available sources.
+The specific number of staff members employed by COIL is not publicly available.
 ==Funding==
-COIL operates on appropriations from Congress. Funds are allocated through the legislative process, but detailed historical funding isn't specified in the sources.
+COIL's funding typically comes from Congressional appropriations, but detailed historical funding data is not readily accessible.
 ==Services provided==
-COIL primarily provides the Open World program, which is a ten-day professional exchange for global leaders, offering them insights into American federalism, culture, and leadership. Delegates engage with Members of Congress and local communities to foster mutual understanding.
+COIL primarily provides services through the Open World program, which includes professional development, cultural exchange, and leadership training for international delegates. These services aim to foster diplomatic relations and understanding.
 ==Regulations overseen==
-As an independent agency, COIL does not oversee federal regulations but rather operates under the legislative framework provided by Congress.
+As an independent agency focused on cultural exchange and leadership development, COIL does not oversee federal regulations but operates under the laws governing U.S. federal agencies.
 ==Headquarters address==
-Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540, USA
+Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540, USA
 ==History==
-Congress established COIL in 1999 as the Open World Leadership Center, initially focusing on Russian leadership development. Over time, its scope expanded to include other post-Soviet countries, renaming to reflect its broader international scope in 2022 with Public Law No. 117-103.
+The Congressional Office for International Leadership was originally known as the Open World Leadership Center, established in 1999 to facilitate exchanges primarily with Russia. In 2022, it was renamed to better reflect its broader mission of international leadership development and its service to Congress. This rebranding was enacted under Public Law No. 117-103. COIL has since expanded its outreach to include other countries in the post-Soviet region and beyond.
 ==External links==
 * [https://www.openworld.gov Official Website]
-* [[wikipedia:Open World Leadership Center]]
+* [[wikipedia:Congressional Office for International Leadership]]
-* [https://uscode.house.gov Additional Resource][](http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=%28title:2%2Bsection:1151%2Bedition:prelim%29)
+* [https://www.legistorm.com/organization/summary/144899/Congressional_Office_for_International_Leadership.html Additional Resource]
-* [https://www.legistorm.com Another Resource][](https://www.legistorm.com/organization/summary/141778/Congressional_Office_for_International_Leadership.html)
+* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/congressional-office-for-international-leadership/ Another Resource]
-=References=
+==References==
 <references />
-[[Category:U.S. Congress]]