H.R. 3294 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
H.R. 3294 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 18, 2021, sponsored by Alma S. Adams with 219 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 18, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 219
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence Act or the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act This bill establishes a grant program to support long-term improvements of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and graduate programs at HBCUs. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to HBCUs to improve campus facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alma S. Adams (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 200 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (May 18, 2021)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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