US HB7660 | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on February 24 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Pending: House Education and Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 24 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Pending: House Education and Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of a historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria, and for other purposes.
Title
HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Richard McCormick [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |
| 2026-02-24 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7660/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7660/BILLS-119hr7660ih.pdf |
