S.4167

HBCU Research Capacity Act

Introduced·3/24/26

Establishes a Federal Clearinghouse to provide information on grant opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The HBCU Research Capacity Act establishes a Federal Clearinghouse on Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities within the Department of Education. The Clearinghouse will serve as the primary resource for identifying and providing comprehensive information on federal grant opportunities for HBCUs, focusing on research and development and building institutional research capacity. The act also mandates annual reporting to Congress on the Clearinghouse's contents and allows for quarterly updates to participating institutions.

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Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Mar 24

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.