VoterlyS. 461: HBCU PARTNERS Act
116th Congress · Sponsored from South Carolina · Became law
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2019-02-12
- Policy area Education
- Cosponsors 15
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 116-270.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] introduced S. 461. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with S. 461? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S. 461 do?
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 agencie…
Who sponsored S. 461?
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R) of South Carolina is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 461?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S. 461 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 461 became law.