S. 461HBCU PARTNERS Act

1 recorded action194 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Tim Scott [R-SC]
Cosponsors: 15 · 8 Democrats · 6 Republicans · 1 Independent
Policy area: Education
Committees: Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Latest action: Dec 31, 2020 · Became Public Law No: 116-270.

IntroducedFeb 12, 2019
Passed the SenateFeb 12, 2019
Passed the HouseDec 7, 2020
Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
Became lawDec 31, 2020

What the measure doesCRS summary

HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act or the HBCU PARTNERS Act

This bill addresses the capacity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to participate in federal programs. Specifically, the bill requires certain agencies to submit annual plans for strengthening the capacity of HBCUs to participate in federal programs. Among other things, the plans must establish how the agencies intend to increase the capacity of HBCUs to compete effectively for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.

The agencies must provide technical assistance and information to the White House Initiative on HBCUs to enhance communication with HBCUs concerning their program activities and initiatives as well as applications for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.

In addition, the bill provides statutory authority for the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 461 as public Law on Dec 31, 2020. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 237

House Dec 7, 2020

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

HBCU PARTNERS Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

388 Yea 6 Nay 35 not voting

Crossed both parties 6 of 394 voting members broke with their own party: 6 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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All members429 members

Democratic233 members

Republican196 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors15 · 8 Democrats · 6 Republicans · 1 Independent

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 461 and vote against it. 15 signed when it was filed.

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S. 461HBCU PARTNERS Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 237

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors15 · 8 Democrats · 6 Republicans · 1 Independent

S. 461HBCU PARTNERS Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 237

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors15 · 8 Democrats · 6 Republicans · 1 Independent

Who lobbied on S. 4611 organization

Who lobbied on S. 4611 organization