119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.R. 8791In CommitteeEducation
IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French (R-AR)33 cosponsorsIntroduced May 13, 2026
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15 Democrats, 15 Republicans (of 30 shown).
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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All 30 cosponsors
15 Democrats · 15 Republicans
Democrats (15)
Adams, Alma S.NC-12
Sewell, Terri A.AL-07
Figures, ShomariAL-02
McIver, LaMonicaNJ-10
Clyburn, James E.SC-06
Bishop, Sanford D.GA-02
Beatty, JoyceOH-03
Bynum, Janelle S.OR-05
Davis, Donald G.NC-01
Doggett, LloydTX-37
Pressley, AyannaMA-07
Williams, NikemaGA-05
McGarvey, MorganKY-03
Foushee, Valerie P.NC-04
Republicans (15)
Turner, Michael R.OH-10
McCormick, RichardGA-07
Rouzer, DavidNC-07
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
Bice, Stephanie I.OK-05
Westerman, BruceAR-04
Donalds, ByronFL-19
Barr, AndyKY-06
Hudson, RichardNC-09
Moore, TimNC-14
Thompson, GlennPA-15
Kustoff, DavidTN-08
Allen, Rick W.GA-12
Moran, NathanielTX-01
Baird, James R.IN-04
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