Bill > S805

This bill, known as the PRISM Act of 2015 (Preservation Research at Institutions Serving Minorities Act of 2015), amends existing law to make Hispanic-serving institutions eligible for technical and financial assistance from the Secretary of the Interior. This assistance is intended to help these institutions establish preservation training and degree programs, which are crucial for preserving historical and cultural resources. The bill specifically inserts language into title 54 of the United States Code, referencing the definition of Hispanic-serving institutions as found in the Higher Education Act of 1965, to ensure these institutions can benefit from programs aimed at developing expertise in preservation.