S 4496
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:26 AM
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This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and support their arts programs. It aims to strengthen these institutions’ ability to provide arts education, preserve Black art collections, and offer career opportunities in the arts. The bill also encourages partnerships between HBCUs and the National Endowment for the Arts to further expand these initiatives.
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