Bill · H.R. 2664· House(119-HR-2664)
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.
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Alma Adams
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- Introduced
- 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
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill directly targets the strengthening of HBCUs and the preservation of Black art collections.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill aims to strengthen HBCUs and support Black art, addressing historical underfunding.
Would students be better off under this?+6
The bill enhances student services, mentorship, and career opportunities in the arts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial and Educational Support for Students: The bill would allow for providing financial and other assistance to students enrolled in arts, arts education, and cultural programs (Section 2, paragraph 14).
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Career Development and Support Services: Students in arts, arts education, and cultural programs could receive comprehensive wraparound services, including faculty and peer mentorship, work-based learning, guidance counseling, and career advising (Section 2, paragraph 16).
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Professional Opportunities: The bill provides for well-paid apprenticeship, internship, and fellowship opportunities through partnerships with nonprofit arts, arts education, and cultural institutes (Section 2, paragraph 18).
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Preservation of Culture: Funds can be used for exhibiting, maintaining, monitoring, and protecting Black art collections in exhibition and in storage (Section 2, paragraph 17).
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Institutional Growth: The bill allows for the establishment of outreach programs and development offices specifically for arts, arts education, and cultural departments (Section 2, paragraph 15).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+9Good For Students+6Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+8
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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