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HBCU Research Capacity Act

USA119th CongressHR-8264| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
J. French Hill

J. French Hill

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (7)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a Federal Clearinghouse on Research Capacity and Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the Department of Education, in coordination with several other federal agencies. This Clearinghouse will serve as the primary federal resource to identify and provide comprehensive information on grant opportunities that support research and development and institutional research capacity building for HBCUs. The bill highlights that despite HBCUs producing a significant percentage of Black STEM graduates, they receive less than 1 percent of federal research and development expenditures, underscoring the need for improved access and support. The Clearinghouse will also include best practices and recommendations for HBCUs to build research capacity and access federal funding, drawing from various federal, state, and local organizations. The Secretary of Education is mandated to notify all HBCUs and Congress of the Clearinghouse's publication and offer quarterly updates to institutions. Furthermore, participating federal agencies must annually review their grant programs to identify those aligning with the Clearinghouse's recommendations, identify gaps where no such programs exist, and report these findings to Congress, aiming to enhance equitable access to federal research funding and strengthen HBCU research capabilities.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4167
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4167
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-4167: HBCU Research Capacity Act

HBCU Research Capacity Act

USA119th CongressHR-8264| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This legislation establishes a Federal Clearinghouse on Research Capacity and Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the Department of Education, in coordination with several other federal agencies. This Clearinghouse will serve as the primary federal resource to identify and provide comprehensive information on grant opportunities that support research and development and institutional research capacity building for HBCUs. The bill highlights that despite HBCUs producing a significant percentage of Black STEM graduates, they receive less than 1 percent of federal research and development expenditures, underscoring the need for improved access and support. The Clearinghouse will also include best practices and recommendations for HBCUs to build research capacity and access federal funding, drawing from various federal, state, and local organizations. The Secretary of Education is mandated to notify all HBCUs and Congress of the Clearinghouse's publication and offer quarterly updates to institutions. Furthermore, participating federal agencies must annually review their grant programs to identify those aligning with the Clearinghouse's recommendations, identify gaps where no such programs exist, and report these findings to Congress, aiming to enhance equitable access to federal research funding and strengthen HBCU research capabilities.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4167
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4167
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
J. French Hill

J. French Hill

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (7)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-4167: HBCU Research Capacity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted