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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7660
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 24, 2026
Mr. McCormick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
A BILL
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.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act
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Sec. 2. Definition of a historically Black college or university
Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061(2)) is amended by striking 1964
and inserting November 8, 1965
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