1. Short title This Act may be cited as the General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Memorial Exchange Program for Polish-American Defense Cooperation Act . 2. Findings; purposes (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Thaddeus Kosciuszko served the United States and his native Poland with honor and distinction during a vital time in each country’s fight for democracy and freedom from tyranny, so it is fitting to establish in his name a fellowship to build and strengthen cooperation between officials of the United States and Poland. (2) Thaddeus Kosciuszko’s tactical acumen and engineering excellence were vital to the American victory at the battle of Saratoga, the establishment and defense of West Point, and the blockade of Charleston, which helped bring about the end of the Revolutionary War. (3) A fierce defender of freedom and equality, Thaddeus Kosciuszko tirelessly advocated for the end of slavery and serfdom in America, Poland, and across the globe, including leading the Polish revolution against the Russian and Prussian armies in the 18th century. (4) Poland is a vital ally to the United States in Europe, and the enhancement of strategic and military cooperation is of utmost importance to successful foreign policy implementation and maintaining peace and stability for the United States and its European partners. (5) Polish and American special forces possess significant expertise in the execution of all types of counterterrorism, covert operations, and unconventional warfare, from decades of training and cooperation. (b) Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to enhance the national security and defensive capabilities of the United States and Poland and enable both countries to effectively respond to emerging threats and future challenges in Eastern Europe and around the globe; (2) to provide a program for the exchange of special forces soldiers that will increase capability and readiness levels for both countries through increased cooperation and training