United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 17 D cosponsors

HR 4176 — Growing Reputable Academic Departments Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain part B institutions to be eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands eligibility for grant programs to include certain institutions not previously listed under existing law.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1136a

    (S) A part B institution (as defined in section 322) that-- (i) offers a qualified masters degree program; and (ii) is not listed under subparagraphs (A) through (R).

    This change adds eligibility for part B institutions under 20 U.S.C. 1136a for grant programs.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1136a

    any amount in excess of $9,000,000 → after the application of paragraph (2), the remaining amount

    This change modifies the way excess grant amounts are handled to allow for a different allocation process.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1136a

    (R) → (S)

    This updates the enumerations in the statute to accommodate the new eligibility category.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1136b

    (F) A Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in section 318) that-- (i) offers a qualified masters degree program; and (ii) is not listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E).

    This change adds eligibility for Predominantly Black Institutions under 20 U.S.C. 1136b for grant programs.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1136b

    any amount in excess of $2,500,000 → after the application of paragraph (2), any remaining amount

    This change modifies the way excess grant amounts are handled for Predominantly Black Institutions to allow for a different allocation process.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1136b

    through (E) → through (F)

    This updates the enumerations in the statute to accommodate the new eligibility category for Predominantly Black Institutions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 530 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4176 do?
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain part B institutions to be eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 4176?
HR 4176 is sponsored by McClellan, Jennifer L. (Democratic), Adams, Alma S. (Democratic), Carter, Troy A. (Democratic), Clarke, Yvette D. (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Jackson Lee, Sheila (Democratic), Payne, Donald M. (Democratic), Garcia, Sylvia R. (Democratic), Sewell, Terri A. (Democratic), Williams, Nikema (Democratic), Foushee, Valerie P. (Democratic), Jackson, Jonathan L. (Democratic), Trone, David J. (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Beyer, Donald S. (Democratic), Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), and Davis, Donald G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4176?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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