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US S461

US S461
HBCU PARTNERS Act HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act


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Introduced
02/12/2019
In Committee
02/13/2019
Crossed Over
02/13/2019
Passed
12/21/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

HBCU PARTNERS Act HBCU PARTNERS Act HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act This bill addresses the capacity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to participate in federal programs. Specifically, the bill requires agencies that regularly interact with HBCUs to submit annual plans for strengthening the capacity of HBCUs to participate in federal programs. Among other things, the plans must establish how the agencies intend to increase the capacity of HBCUs to compete effectively for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. The agencies may provide technical assistance and information to the initiative to enhance communication with HBCUs concerning their program activities and applications for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. In addition, the bill provides statutory authority for the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs.

AI Summary

This bill, the HBCU PARTNERS Act (HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act), aims to strengthen the capacity and competitiveness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to participate in federal programs. It requires federal agencies that regularly interact with HBCUs to submit annual plans detailing how they will increase the capacity of HBCUs to compete effectively for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. The bill also provides statutory authority for the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs, which will advise the President on matters related to strengthening the educational capacity of HBCUs, engaging with various communities, and improving the fiscal security and overall competitiveness of these institutions.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 116-270. (on 12/31/2020)

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