To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
119-HR-1271119th CongressIntroduced Feb 12, 2025Agriculture and Food
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13](D-GA-13)19 cosponsors
Summary
This bill provides specified funds to the 1890 Scholarships Program for FY2025 and each succeeding year for student scholarships. This National Institute of Food and Agriculture program provides grants to 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black colleges and universities that belong to the U.S. land-grant university system) for students who intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences.
The bill also permanently reauthorizes the 1890 Scholarships Program.
Further, the bill specifies that student scholarships include scholarships for programs leading to a bachelor or graduate degree.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Mar 28, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 12, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025Library of Congress