118th Congress Education
H.R. 4176: Growing Reputable Academic Departments Act
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Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the Masters Degree Programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the Masters Degree Programs at Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). These programs provide grants to select HBCUs and PBIs to improve graduate opportunities for Black Americans in certain subject areas (e.g., mathematics, physical or natural sciences, and information technology).
First, the bill expands eligibility for the Masters Degrees at HBCUs program. Currently, only 18 institutions are eligible for the program. This bill expands eligibility to any HBCU that offers a qualified masters degree program.
Second, the bill expands eligibility for the Masters Degrees at PBIs program. Currently, only five institutions are eligible for this program. This bill expands eligibility to any PBI that offers a qualified masters degree program.
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Alma Adams D-NCOriginal
- Yvette Clarke D-NYOriginal
- Troy Carter D-LAOriginal
- Sylvia Garcia D-TXOriginal
- Sheila Jackson Lee D-TXOriginal
- Eleanor Norton D-DCOriginal
- Donald Payne D-NJOriginal
- Terri Sewell D-ALOriginal
- Valerie Foushee D-NC
- Jonathan Jackson D-IL
- Nikema Williams D-GA
- David Trone D-MD
- Donald Beyer D-VA
- Henry Johnson D-GA
- Donald Davis D-NC
- Summer Lee D-PA
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jennifer McClellan.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.