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This bill, the "Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2024," aims to clarify the Department of State's exclusive regulatory authority over the au pair cultural exchange program. The bill provides findings that highlight the program's creation and evolution, its importance as a public diplomacy tool and source of affordable childcare, and the need for national uniformity and affordability. It prohibits states from enacting laws related to the au pair program and requires the Secretary of State to submit a revised proposed rule that provides a uniform national modification to the au pair stipend, maintains flexibility for families with non-traditional schedules, and promotes the cultural exchange aspect of the program.