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HBCU Africa Partnerships Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3149

Bill 118 s 3149, also known as the HBCU Africa Partnerships Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to establish a program within the Department of State that will support partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States and educational institutions in Africa.

The main goal of the HBCU Africa Partnerships Act is to promote collaboration and exchange between HBCUs and African universities in areas such as research, education, and cultural exchange. The program established by the bill will provide funding and resources to support these partnerships, with the ultimate aim of fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between the two regions.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within higher education, and recognizes the valuable contributions that HBCUs have made to the academic community. By supporting partnerships between HBCUs and African universities, the legislation seeks to further enhance the educational opportunities available to students and faculty members at both types of institutions. Overall, the HBCU Africa Partnerships Act represents a bipartisan effort to strengthen ties between HBCUs in the United States and educational institutions in Africa. The bill highlights the importance of international collaboration in higher education and aims to create new opportunities for students and faculty members to engage with diverse perspectives and cultures.

Current Status of Bill S 3149

Bill S 3149 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2023. Bill S 3149 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 26, 2023.  Bill S 3149's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of October 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3149

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3149

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3149

HBCU Africa Partnerships Act
HBCU Africa Partnerships Act
A bill to encourage the growth of research partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities and Federal agencies to advance development in sub-Saharan Africa.

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