Created over forty years ago, the Congressional Study Groups are non-partisan, non-advocacy legislative exchange programs that enable current Members of Congress and their staff to learn more about the United States’ international relationships, particularly focusing on four of our largest allies: Germany, Japan, Europe, and the Republic of Korea. The Congressional Study Groups (CSG) convene subject matter experts, leaders in the international business community, members of the diplomatic community, and Members of Congress and their senior staff to discuss trade, security, energy, and other critical and timely issues in organic, informal discussions. The CSG organize travel for bipartisan delegations of Members of Congress and senior Congressional staff to Europe, Germany, Japan, and Korea to cultivate deep relationships with our partners abroad and foster collaboration across the aisle. The CSG also support domestic travel across the United States for foreign parliamentarians to gain a deeper understanding of our government and people.