The public record · 119th Congress

HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

HBCU Empowerment and Reform ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 7660·House·Bill·Education

Rep. Richard McCormick(Republican-Georgia-7)

Feb 24, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Feb 24, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Bill text

Feb 24, 2026As introduced in the House