H.R. 7660
IntroducedHBCU Empowerment and Reform Act
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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7660
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of a historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 24, 2026
Mr. McCormick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
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A BILL
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of a historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF A HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061(2)) is amended by striking ``1964'' and inserting ``November 8, 1965''. <all>