Bill · H.R. 7341· House(119-HR-7341)
GRAD Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Jennifer McClellan
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Growing Reputable Academic Departments Act" or the "GRAD Act," seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It aims to expand grant eligibility for certain institutions. Specifically, the bill would include certain part B institutions and Predominantly Black Institutions that offer qualified masters degree programs. These changes would adjust how funds are allocated for these specific groups.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically expands grant eligibility for institutions that serve the Black community, such as Predominantly Black Institutions.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill expands grant eligibility for part B institutions and Predominantly Black Institutions.
Does this put more money into public schools?+4
The bill expands eligibility for certain institutions to receive federal grants through the Higher Education Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of grant eligibility for Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The bill would allow a part B institution that offers a qualified masters degree program and is not already listed to be eligible for certain grants (Section 2(a)).
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Expansion of grant eligibility for Predominantly Black Institutions: The bill would allow a Predominantly Black Institution that offers a qualified masters degree program and is not already listed to be eligible for certain grants (Section 2(b)).
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Changes to fund allocation limits: The bill removes specific dollar amount caps, such as the "$9,000,000" limit for certain institutions and the "$2,500,000" limit for Predominantly Black Institutions, replacing them with language regarding remaining amounts (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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+5Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+4Improves College Affordability+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia