[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 269 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 269

 Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically 
Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and 
                             contributions.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 31, 2025

Ms. Adams submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                  Committee on Education and Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically 
Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and 
                             contributions.

Whereas historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have served as 
        pillars of opportunity, equity, and excellence in higher education for 
        more than 180 years;
Whereas HBCUs continue to open doors, change lives, and uplift communities, 
        educating nearly 300,000 students every year and preparing the next 
        generation of teachers, engineers, health professionals, and public 
        servants;
Whereas HBCUs consistently overproduce in outcomes, graduating nearly 50 percent 
        of Black teachers, 70 percent of Black dentists, and 80 percent of Black 
        judges nationwide;
Whereas HBCUs are not just historic, they are essential, and they contribute 
        nearly $16,500,000,000 annually to the United States economy, support 
        more than 134,000 jobs, and serve as economic anchors in communities 
        across the United States;
Whereas HBCUs are engines of workforce development and economic mobility, 
        advancing student success, conducting community-based research, and 
        strengthening pathways to career-connected learning;
Whereas HBCUs are national leaders in science, agriculture, public health, 
        education, and innovation, conducting impactful research in 
        laboratories, community centers, and campuses across the country in 
        partnership with Federal agencies and the private sector;
Whereas HBCUs thrive through investment, maximizing opportunity and expanding 
        access to higher education; and
Whereas HBCUs are incubators of excellence, where no matter your background, 
        income, or ZIP Code, you receive a fair shot at a quality education and 
        a better life: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the history, mission, and enduring contributions 
        of historically Black colleges and universities to the fabric 
        of the United States;
            (2) reaffirms the commitment of the Federal Government to 
        ensure the continued success, growth, and sustainability of 
        historically Black colleges and universities across the 
        country; and
            (3) requests the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        make available enrolled copies of this resolution to each 
        Federal agency that administers programs or partnerships in 
        support of historically Black colleges and universities.
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