To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
United States119th CongressHR-1271House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 28, 2025
Summary
This bill aims to significantly increase and stabilize funding for scholarships at 1890 institutions, which are historically Black land-grant universities. It amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to specify that these scholarships can support students pursuing both bachelor's and graduate degrees. A key provision establishes mandatory funding of $15,000,000 annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation, beginning in fiscal year 2025, to remain available until expended. Furthermore, the bill extends the availability of discretionary funding for these scholarships from a limited period to "fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter," ensuring ongoing support. These changes are designed to provide consistent and expanded financial assistance for students attending 1890 institutions.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
House of Representatives
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