HRES 691 · in committee · major
Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2025, be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
- education
What this bill does
- This resolution recognizes the 135th anniversary of historically Black universities established in 1890.
- It affects the 1890 Institutions and federal agencies including the Department of Agriculture.
- The resolution commits Congress to address historical funding inequities at these universities.
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Community Threads
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What specific funding inequities at 1890 Institutions does Congress believe need to be addressed through this recognition?
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How might the Department of Agriculture's involvement in supporting these universities differ after this resolution passes?
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What measurable outcomes would indicate that this congressional recognition has meaningfully improved conditions at 1890 Institutions?
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Sponsor · D-NC-12
Alma S. Adams
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In Congress
5/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-09-10
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Legislative timeline
2025-09-10 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-09-10 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
2025-09-10 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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