CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Alma Adams (D-NC)

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2664 · House bill Education

A Democratic bill with 22 Democratic cosponsors · See all 22 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The goal is to provide additional uses for funds granted to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities. Specifically, it seeks to expand the types of assistance available for arts, arts education, and cultural programs. These funds would cover student financial assistance, outreach programs, and various student services. Additionally, the bill focuses on the protection of Black art collections and student opportunities like internships.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +9

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The bill directly targets the strengthening of HBCUs and the preservation of Black art collections.

  • Scored +8

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill aims to strengthen HBCUs and support Black art, addressing historical underfunding.

  • Scored +6

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill enhances student services, mentorship, and career opportunities in the arts.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.