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- S.1945
S.1945: IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 27, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 27, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (6 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 27, 2021
Bill Summary
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. A recipient must use grant funds for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 27, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |