Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced
Summary
Reauthorizes $27 million a year for the Minority Fellowship Program through fiscal year 2032. The Act adds an explicit annual authorization under Title V of the Public Health Service Act for fiscal years 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, and 2032 to fund the Minority Fellowship Program at $27 million each year.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More fellowship funding for students
If enacted, the bill would authorize $27 million each year for the Minority Fellowship Program. The authorization would apply to fiscal years 2028 through 2032. That money would fund fellowship awards and support trainees. The bill would not change who is eligible or how awards are distributed.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
MA • D
Sponsored 7/21/2026
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 7/23/2026
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
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