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To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-1271| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (19)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4252
To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1436
To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4252
    To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1436
    To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-1271| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4252
To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1436
To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4252
    To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1436
    To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions.


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (19)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted