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HR bill amends Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand grant funding uses for historically Black colleges and universities

Original title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

Last action · April 7, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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What This Bill Would Do

Legislation amends the to permit additional uses of grant funds aimed at strengthening historically Black colleges and universities. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Why it matters

Historically Black colleges and universities gain broader flexibility in how they allocate federal grant funds to support their institutions and students.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

historically Black colleges and universities

Eligible institutions gain expanded flexibility in how they can use federal grant funds provided under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the bill do?
It amends the to allow additional uses of grant funds for historically Black colleges and universities.
Which committee is reviewing the legislation?
The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Apr 7, 2025

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Connected Entities

Higher Education Act of 1965, House Committee on Education and Workforce
otherHigher Education Act of 1965“Act being amended by the bill”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Education and Workforce“Committee to which the bill was referred”Map →

Sources

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