Bill > HR1271

This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act to provide additional funding and expand scholarship opportunities for students at 1890 institutions (historically Black land-grant colleges established under the Second Morrill Act). Specifically, the bill modifies existing scholarship provisions to explicitly allow scholarships for both bachelor's and graduate degree programs. It establishes mandatory funding of $15,000,000 annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation starting in fiscal year 2025, which will remain available until expended. The bill also extends discretionary funding provisions and adjusts language to ensure scholarships can be awarded in each academic year for which funding is available. The 1890 institutions are crucial in providing higher education opportunities for Black students in agriculture and related fields, and this bill aims to strengthen financial support for students attending these colleges by increasing and stabilizing scholarship funding.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1271/all-info