IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Rep. Hill and Bipartisan Group Introduce IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to Modernize Campuses
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It is actively moving through the system, though no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many bills struggle to get through the committee process and secure the necessary funding.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Veteran-owned small businesses would benefit from a procurement preference when HBCUs spend grant money on construction and improvement contracts. This includes businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The scope is limited because it only applies to contracting related to this specific grant program.
“small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (including service-disabled veterans)”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
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