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H.R. 51 (115th)

Funding for Student Scholarships for the 1890s Land-Grant African-American Colleges and Universities Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 2017

Last action

13 January 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Sponsors

David Scott, Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

Subjects

Agriculture, Education

Source updated

11 August 2025

Agriculture · Education

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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 January 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

    Source: Committee

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