IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Sen. Scott and Bipartisan Group Introduce IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to Modernize Campus Facilities
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. The bill is still active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong support from both parties and addresses a clear need for school repairs. However, it still has to go through the full legislative process in both the Senate and the House.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Veteran-owned small businesses get a preference in procurement for construction and modernization projects funded by this grant program. While this is a modest provision, it could channel some contract dollars toward veteran entrepreneurs in areas where HBCUs are located.
“small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (including service-disabled veterans)”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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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