U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB8791: IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Status: In committee, May 13, 2026
To provide for the long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To provide for the long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:
A BILL To provide for the long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence Act or the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act . SECTION 2. Grants for the long-term improvement of hbcus (a) In general (1) Grants authorized The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities, on a competitive basis, to support long-term improvements to the facilities of such entities in accordance with this Act. (2) Grant period With respect to each eligible entity that is awarded a grant under this section, such grant shall be for a period determined appropriate by the Secretary based on the information submitted by such entity under subsection (b). (3) Multiple grants permitted An eligible entity may apply for, and be awarded, more than 1 grant under this section. (b) Application To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including-- (1) to the extent possible, the information necessary for the Secretary to make the determinations under subsection (c); (2) a description of the projects that such eligible entity plans to carry out with …
Sponsors
- French Hill (R, HD-AR-2) · primary sponsor
- Alma Adams (D, HD-012)
- Michael Turner (R, HD-010)
- Terri Sewell (D, HD-007)
- Richard McCormick (R, HD-GA-6)
- Shomari Figures (D, HD-002)
- David Rouzer (R, HD-007)
- LaMonica McIver (D, HD-010)
- Michael Lawler (R, HD-017)
- James Clyburn (D, HD-006)
- Stephanie Bice (R)
- Sanford Bishop (D, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is HB8791?
- HB8791 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act.
- What does HB8791 do?
- In its own words: To provide for the long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB8791?
- In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB8791?
- French Hill (R, HD-AR-2), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB8791?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8791
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