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To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
4/7/2025, 12:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1271
Bill 119 HR 1271, also known as the "1890 Scholarships Act," aims to provide additional funding for scholarships for students attending 1890 institutions. These institutions are historically black colleges and universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890.
The bill seeks to support students at these institutions by increasing the availability of scholarships to help cover the costs of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. By providing this additional funding, the bill aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for students attending 1890 institutions.
In addition to funding scholarships, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting students at 1890 institutions. These may include initiatives to improve academic support services, enhance campus facilities, and promote student success and retention. Overall, the 1890 Scholarships Act is designed to address the financial barriers that many students face in pursuing higher education at historically black colleges and universities. By providing additional funding for scholarships and other support services, the bill aims to help students at 1890 institutions succeed academically and achieve their educational goals.
The bill seeks to support students at these institutions by increasing the availability of scholarships to help cover the costs of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. By providing this additional funding, the bill aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for students attending 1890 institutions.
In addition to funding scholarships, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting students at 1890 institutions. These may include initiatives to improve academic support services, enhance campus facilities, and promote student success and retention. Overall, the 1890 Scholarships Act is designed to address the financial barriers that many students face in pursuing higher education at historically black colleges and universities. By providing additional funding for scholarships and other support services, the bill aims to help students at 1890 institutions succeed academically and achieve their educational goals.
Congressional Summary of HR 1271
This bill provides specified funds to the 1890 Scholarships Program for FY2025 and each succeeding year for student scholarships. This National Institute of Food and Agriculture program provides grants to 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black colleges and universities that belong to the U.S. land-grant university system) for students who intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences.
The bill also permanently reauthorizes the 1890 Scholarships Program.
Further, the bill specifies that student scholarships include scholarships for programs leading to a bachelor or graduate degree.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1271
Bill HR 1271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1271 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1271's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of March 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1271
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
52Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1271
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1271
To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
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