H.Res. 269

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 269 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 269

Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically 
Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and 
contributions.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 31, 2025

Ms. Adams submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically 
Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and 
contributions.

Whereas historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have served as 
pillars of opportunity, equity, and excellence in higher education for 
more than 180 years;
Whereas HBCUs continue to open doors, change lives, and uplift communities, 
educating nearly 300,000 students every year and preparing the next 
generation of teachers, engineers, health professionals, and public 
servants;
Whereas HBCUs consistently overproduce in outcomes, graduating nearly 50 percent 
of Black teachers, 70 percent of Black dentists, and 80 percent of Black 
judges nationwide;
Whereas HBCUs are not just historic, they are essential, and they contribute 
nearly $16,500,000,000 annually to the United States economy, support 
more than 134,000 jobs, and serve as economic anchors in communities 
across the United States;
Whereas HBCUs are engines of workforce development and economic mobility, 
advancing student success, conducting community-based research, and 
strengthening pathways to career-connected learning;
Whereas HBCUs are national leaders in science, agriculture, public health, 
education, and innovation, conducting impactful research in 
laboratories, community centers, and campuses across the country in 
partnership with Federal agencies and the private sector;
Whereas HBCUs thrive through investment, maximizing opportunity and expanding 
access to higher education; and
Whereas HBCUs are incubators of excellence, where no matter your background, 
income, or ZIP Code, you receive a fair shot at a quality education and 
a better life: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) honors the history, mission, and enduring contributions 
of historically Black colleges and universities to the fabric 
of the United States;
(2) reaffirms the commitment of the Federal Government to 
ensure the continued success, growth, and sustainability of 
historically Black colleges and universities across the 
country; and
(3) requests the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
make available enrolled copies of this resolution to each 
Federal agency that administers programs or partnerships in 
support of historically Black colleges and universities.
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