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HRES 86 108th Congress House

Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities.

Introduced: February 13, 2003 Introduced by: Rogers, Mike D. Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 10, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Feb 13, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 13, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 10, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Recognizes the significance of historically Black colleges and universities, which have been educating students for more than 100 years, and of title III of the Higher Education Act, which helps strengthen their academic quality, institutional management, and financial stability. Commends them for their commitment to academic excellence for all students, including low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. Urges their presidents, faculty, and staff to continue their efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate students who might otherwise not pursue a post-secondary education.

Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the Nation and interested groups to demonstrate support for historically Black colleges and universities with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 2
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · May 20, 2003
FROST, MARTIN
· Feb 27, 2003
BOEHNER, JOHN
· Feb 13, 2003
Burns, Max
· Feb 13, 2003
Isakson, Johnny
· Feb 13, 2003
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 13, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 86: Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-86/
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"H. Res. 86: Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-86/.
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