1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open Translation Center Authorization Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The success of United States foreign policy depends on the ability to accurately perceive and understand other countries’ foreign and domestic policies. (2) Open source materials published by the People’s Republic of China and other nations offer a uniquely valuable window into the politics, policy, ideology, intentions, and activities of those countries. (3) A lack of foreign language speakers greatly hinders United States policymakers, journalists, academics, students, and others’ ability to understand the People’s Republic of China and other nations and governments. (4) During the Cold War, the Foreign Broadcast Information Service provided translations and open source analysis that nourished generations of diplomats, journalists, academics, students, and others. (5) A public translation and analysis organization is currently needed to support the development of United States foreign policy and to enrich public understanding. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Designated countries The term designated countries means— (A) the People’s Republic of China; and (B) any other country designated by the board of directors established under section 5(b), after consultation with the Secretary of State. (2) Designated languages The term designated languages means— (A) languages identified as critical languages by the Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship Program