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HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

USA119th CongressHR-7660| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Richard McCormick

Richard McCormick

Republican Representative

Georgia

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, aiming to broaden the eligibility criteria for institutions seeking designation as a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The legislation's primary objective is to ensure that more institutions can potentially qualify for this important status. The bill specifically modifies Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act, which outlines the definition of an HBCU. It revises the establishment date requirement from "1964" to " November 8, 1965 ," thereby extending the timeframe for institutions to be recognized as HBCUs, provided they fulfill all other necessary conditions.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

USA119th CongressHR-7660| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, aiming to broaden the eligibility criteria for institutions seeking designation as a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The legislation's primary objective is to ensure that more institutions can potentially qualify for this important status. The bill specifically modifies Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act, which outlines the definition of an HBCU. It revises the establishment date requirement from "1964" to " November 8, 1965 ," thereby extending the timeframe for institutions to be recognized as HBCUs, provided they fulfill all other necessary conditions.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Richard McCormick

Richard McCormick

Republican Representative

Georgia

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

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