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119-hr-7660119th CongressWALLET

HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

Sponsored By: Representative McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

Introduced

Summary

Expands HBCU eligibility. This bill would amend the Higher Education Act to move the founding-date cutoff for historically Black colleges and universities from 1964 to November 8, 1965. Institutions established before that date could be designated as HBCUs if they meet all other existing HEA criteria, broadening the pool of schools eligible for that classification.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More HBCU eligibility for colleges

If enacted, the bill would change the HBCU founding-date rule. Colleges founded before November 8, 1965 would be able to qualify as HBCUs if they meet existing criteria. The bill would take effect upon enactment and does not add new funding or new programs.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

GA • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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