HR7660Referred to Committee

HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-24
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Sponsor

Richard McCormick
Richard McCormick
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 95.5% (551 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-02-24

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide additional federal funding and support to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) while potentially implementing reforms to strengthen their operations and financial management. The legislation aims to help these institutions expand educational programs, improve facilities, and increase student access to quality higher education. Students attending HBCUs, the institutions themselves, and communities that benefit from their economic contributions would be the primary beneficiaries.

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