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US HR51Funding for Student Scholarships for the 1890s Land-Grant African-American Colleges and Universities Act
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Introduced
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
In Committee
01/13/2017
01/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Funding for Student Scholarships for the 1890s Land-Grant African-American Colleges and Universities Act This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish and provide funding for a grant program within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for scholarships for students at 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (historically black colleges and universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890). USDA may award the scholarships to students who: (1) are seeking to attend such a college or university, and (2) intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences.
AI Summary
This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish a grant program within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides $19 million in annual funding for scholarships to students attending the 19 historically black 1890 land-grant colleges and universities. The scholarships are intended for students who are pursuing careers in the food and agricultural sciences, including fields like agribusiness, food production and distribution, energy, and farming. The bill aims to address the aging population of farmers in the United States and increase the number of young African Americans entering careers in agriculture and related industries.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (21)
David Scott (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Charlie Crist (D),
Marcia Fudge (D),
Al Green (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Mia Love (R),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (on 01/13/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/51/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr51/BILLS-115hr51ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr51/BILLS-115hr51ih.pdf.pdf |
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