A bill 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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-05-12

The bill would expand how historically Black colleges and universities can use federal grant money, allowing them to spend funds on additional programs and initiatives beyond their current permitted uses. This change would give these institutions more flexibility to address their specific needs, whether that involves strengthening academics, improving facilities, or supporting student services. The bill affects the colleges themselves and their students by providing them with greater control over how federal education funding is spent.