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Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and contributions.
4/23/2025, 1:32 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 269
Bill 119 HRES 269, also known as the "Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and contributions," is a resolution that aims to recognize and support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States.
The resolution acknowledges the important role that HBCUs have played in providing higher education opportunities to African American students, as well as their contributions to the overall diversity and excellence of the nation's higher education system. It reaffirms the federal government's commitment to supporting and investing in HBCUs to ensure that they continue to thrive and serve their students and communities.
The resolution also highlights the challenges that HBCUs face, including financial constraints, declining enrollment, and limited resources. It calls on the federal government to take action to address these challenges and provide HBCUs with the support they need to succeed. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 269 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the legacy and contributions of historically Black colleges and universities in the United States, and to reaffirm the federal government's commitment to supporting these important institutions.
The resolution acknowledges the important role that HBCUs have played in providing higher education opportunities to African American students, as well as their contributions to the overall diversity and excellence of the nation's higher education system. It reaffirms the federal government's commitment to supporting and investing in HBCUs to ensure that they continue to thrive and serve their students and communities.
The resolution also highlights the challenges that HBCUs face, including financial constraints, declining enrollment, and limited resources. It calls on the federal government to take action to address these challenges and provide HBCUs with the support they need to succeed. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 269 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the legacy and contributions of historically Black colleges and universities in the United States, and to reaffirm the federal government's commitment to supporting these important institutions.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 269
Bill HRES 269 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HRES 269 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HRES 269's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 269
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 269
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 269
Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and contributions.
Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and contributions.
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