H.R. 4515 118th Congress House

PRIME Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education with an endowment lower than $900,000,000 and an annual operating reve… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education with an endowment lower than $900,000,000 and an annual operating revenue for athletic programs that is less than $20,000,000 to strengthen existing sports and athletic facilities at such institutions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 10, 2023 Introduced by: Troy A. Carter Democratic · Louisiana See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jul 10, 2023

Introduced in House

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Latest action July 10, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Performance, Resources, Inclusion, Matters, for Equity Act or the PRIME Act

This bill requires the Department of Education to award competitive grants to covered institutions for athletic programs and facilities. Covered institution refers to an institution of higher education with an endowment fund that is less than $900,000,000 and that has an athletic program with an annual operating revenue that is less than $20,000,000.

Grant recipients may use these funds to (1) develop, maintain, or enhance any facility, equipment, or infrastructure (e.g., stadiums, gyms, or fields) for any athletic program offered by the institution; or (2) purchase and maintain materials, sporting equipment, and uniforms needed to conduct or produce a live sporting event in accordance with the most recent guidelines issued by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

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