HR 2664 United States House · 119th Congress

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.

HR 2664 amends the Higher Education Act to allow historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to use federal grant funds for specific arts, arts education, and cultural programs. The bill adds new provisions enabling HBCUs to provide financial aid to arts students, establish outreach programs for arts departments, offer comprehensive support services (like mentorship and career advising), maintain Black art collections, and create paid internships through partnerships with arts organizations. It also authorizes HBCUs to partner with the National Endowment for the Arts to carry out these activities. This amendment directly affects HBCUs by expanding allowable grant uses to address historical underfunding and strengthen arts education.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025