0
0

1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 9:28 PM

Summary of Bill S 2058

Bill 118 s 2058, also known as the 1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are part of the 1890s land-grant university system.

The bill aims to enhance the capacity of these institutions to provide high-quality education and research opportunities to their students. It includes provisions for funding scholarships, research grants, and infrastructure improvements at 1890s HBCUs. Additionally, the bill seeks to promote leadership development and excellence among students and faculty at these institutions.

One of the key components of the bill is the establishment of a competitive grant program to support innovative projects and initiatives at 1890s HBCUs. These grants will be awarded based on the merit of the proposals and their potential to advance the mission of the institutions. Overall, the 1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023 aims to strengthen and empower HBCUs within the 1890s land-grant university system, ensuring that they continue to play a vital role in providing higher education opportunities to underserved communities.

Current Status of Bill S 2058

Bill S 2058 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2023. Bill S 2058 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2023.  Bill S 2058's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2058

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2058

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural education
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Higher education
- Land use and conservation
- Minority education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2058

1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023
1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to modify the areas of focus for centers of excellence at 1890 Institutions, and for other purposes.

Comments