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H.R.4806 / 103rd Congress

Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 20, 1994

Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 - Provides land-grant status for certain Indian colleges and institutions (1994 Institutions). Authorizes appropriations to establish an endowment for such Institutions in lieu of their extension. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a 1994 Institutions Endowment Fund. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the 1994 Institutions; and (2) related cooperative agreements. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make capacity building grants to such Institutions. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] · D–MT

Committees

  • Education and Workforce Committee
  • Agriculture Committee
19 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition.

  3. Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  6. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1515)

  7. Introduced in House

  8. Introduced in House

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