; (2) there is not a Latin American university included among the top 100 global universities in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2022–2023 rankings; (3) there is a significant need for high-quality, nonideological, affordable university education in Latin America, especially education that is focused on science, technology, engineering, and math; and (4) it is essential to protect intellectual diversity on college campuses, while not attempting to limit freedom of speech. (b) Establishment (1) In general During the 2-year period beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, in cooperation with American Schools and Hospitals Abroad, shall establish the American University of the Americas in up to 3 Americas partner countries selected by the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Education. (2) Independence The American University of the Americas— (A) shall be modeled after similar institutions, such as the American University of Armenia, the American University of Dubai, the American University of Nigeria, and the American University of Cairo; (B) shall remain independent of the United States Government; and (C) shall be registered as a legal educational entity in the country in which its headquarters is located. (3) Federal government support Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the United States Government shall support the American University of the Americas by— (A) facilitating its founding, including its registration as a legal educational entity; (B) offering assistance with the development of academic programs; (C) providing needed financial assistance; (D) advising the Center of Excellence for Combating Corruption established pursuant to subsection (h)