HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
Sponsored By: Representative Foushee
Introduced
Summary
Directs at least 10% of national AI research institute funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It would add that special allocation into the awards process and make the Secretary of Energy the administering official.
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- HBCUs and consortia: Would receive a designated share of institute grants. At least 10% of financial assistance must be set aside for eligible HBCUs or consortia to establish and support Institutes, and those consortia may partner with other colleges.
- Department of Energy: Would be named the administering official for these awards, shifting the management role to the Energy Secretary.
- Eligibility and rules: Would define HBCUs by citing the "part B institution" definition in the Higher Education Act of 1965 and clarify that awards are subject to the availability of appropriations.
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More AI research money for HBCUs
If enacted, the bill would require at least 10% of National Artificial Intelligence Research Institute funding be set aside for HBCUs. Eligible recipients would include individual HBCUs, consortia of HBCUs, and partnerships with other colleges. It would define HBCU as the 'part B institution' in the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1061). Awards would be administered by the Secretary of Energy and would be subject to available appropriations.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Foushee
NC • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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