US HB51 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-3)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Pending: House Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Pending: House Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Funding for Student Scholarships for the 1890s Land-Grant African-American Colleges and Universities Act This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish and provide funding for a grant program within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for scholarships for students at 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (historically black colleges and universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890). USDA may award the scholarships to students who: (1) are seeking to attend such a college or university, and (2) intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences.
Title
Funding for Student Scholarships for the 1890s Land-Grant African-American Colleges and Universities Act
Sponsors
Rep. David Scott [D-GA] | Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] | Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH] | Rep. Mia Love [R-UT] |
Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC] | Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D-MO] | Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] |
Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Rep. Stacey Plaskett [D-VI] | Rep. Al Lawson [D-FL] | Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL] |
Rep. Terri Sewell [D-AL] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] | Rep. Al Green [D-TX] | Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA] |
Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] | Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-01-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. |
2017-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
2017-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB3042 (Related) 2018-06-18 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
Subjects
Agricultural education
Agriculture and food
Alabama
Education programs funding
Higher education
Minority education
Student aid and college costs
Agriculture and food
Alabama
Education programs funding
Higher education
Minority education
Student aid and college costs
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/51/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr51/BILLS-115hr51ih.pdf |