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HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act
3/12/2026, 6:52 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7660
The bill, H.R. 7660 of the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by expanding the definition of historically Black colleges or universities to include institutions established before November 8, 1965, provided they meet all other specified criteria.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7660
Bill HR 7660 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2026. Bill HR 7660 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2026. Bill HR 7660's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 24, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7660
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7660
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7660
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of a historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria, and for other purposes.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of a historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria, and for other purposes.
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