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H.R. 1494

Referred to Committee

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

Introduced 3/5/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2/11/2020 • Senate

Summary

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

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.

Passed House • 2/10/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education
Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingGovernment information and archivesHigher educationMinority educationMinority employmentPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingSmall businessStudent aid and college costs

Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (21)

Party Breakdown

20
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Democrat • MS-2

Sponsored 3/5/2019

Cosponsors (20)

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 5, 2019

Committee Review

January 29, 2020

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Floor Debate

February 10, 2020

Passed Chamber

February 10, 2020

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate2/11/2020
Engrossed in House2/10/2020
Reported in House2/6/2020
Introduced in House3/5/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors20