PSA’s Congressional Fellowship Program is aimed at providing young Congressional staffers with the skills and relationships necessary to foster true bipartisan understanding and cooperation on Capitol Hill. Over the course of the program, staffers have the opportunity to build their professional skill set, hold substantive discussions with high-ranking officials, and form strong personal relationships with staffers from both the House and Senate. By investing in emerging leaders from both sides of the aisle, PSA hopes to reduce destructive partisanship in the foreign policy decision-making process long into the future.

"In the past, bipartisan cooperation on national security and foreign
policy depended on leaders who forged close friendships across party
lines. PSA's Congressional Fellowship Program creates opportunities
for young Democrats and Republicans to learn about important
policy issues in an atmosphere conducive to building mutual trust,
respect and even friendship."

"This is a good example, I think, of some of the basic themes of
bipartisanship but also creativity through bipartisanship ... So I thank
you for commemorating that spirit. First of all, of having the benefit
of remarkable lectures and seminars that have real depth and strength,
but likewise for your own volition to want to come together as people
from both parties, both houses, committed to a stronger foreign policy
for our country."

                                                                   Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN)
                                                                   in his remarks delivered at the
                                                                   Summer Session graduation ceremony

“Participating in the Partnership for a Secure America Fellowship
Program has been a wonderful experience. The opportunities
to engage with senior leaders in national security and foreign
affairs and build relationships with a bipartisan group of colleagues
has been interesting, educational, and extremely valuable.”

                                                                        Stephen Martinko
                                                                        Legislative Director / MLA
                                                                        Office of Rep. Bill Shuster (PA-9)

                                                                           Sarah Holland
                                                                           Legislative Correspondent                                                                                          Office of Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR)