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HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

H.R. 7660 · 119th Congress · Feb 24, 2026 · Lineage

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”.

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”.