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US HR1494

US HR1494
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partnerships Act


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Introduced
03/05/2019
In Committee
01/29/2020
Crossed Over
02/11/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To strengthen partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions and the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to issue a strategy to enhance partnerships, including those with a focus on research and development, career opportunities, and acquisitions, with historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It requires DHS to develop a department-wide strategy to enhance these partnerships, including goals related to improving recruitment, research and development, and acquisition opportunities. The bill also directs DHS to make internship, fellowship, and recruitment opportunities available to students and recent graduates of HBCUs and MSIs, and to identify ways to increase the participation of these institutions in DHS acquisitions. Additionally, the bill requires DHS to submit annual reports to Congress on its efforts to partner with HBCUs and MSIs under this legislation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/11/2020)

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