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HBCU PARTNERS Act

Introduced: February 12, 2019 Introduced by: Scott, Tim Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 31, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-270.
Dec 31, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 14, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 11, 2020
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 461 by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7450)
Dec 11, 2020
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 461 by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7450)
Dec 8, 2020
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Dec 7, 2020
Ms. Adams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 7, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 7, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 6 (Roll no. 237). (text: CR H6878-6879)
Dec 7, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 6 (Roll no. 237).(text: CR H6878-6879)
Dec 7, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6883-6884)
Dec 7, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 461.
Dec 7, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6877-6880)
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 13, 2019
Received in the House.
Feb 13, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 12, 2019
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1281-1282; text: CR S1281-1282)
Feb 12, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1281-1282; text: CR S1281-1282)
Feb 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 7, 2020 House · vote #237 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 388–6 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act or the HBCU PARTNERS Act

This bill addresses the capacity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to participate in federal programs. Specifically, the bill requires certain agencies to submit annual plans for strengthening the capacity of HBCUs to participate in federal programs. Among other things, the plans must establish how the agencies intend to increase the capacity of HBCUs to compete effectively for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.

The agencies must provide technical assistance and information to the White House Initiative on HBCUs to enhance communication with HBCUs concerning their program activities and initiatives as well as applications for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.

In addition, the bill provides statutory authority for the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs.

What's happening now December 31, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-270.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 6 Republican 4 Independent 1