S. 4496: A bill 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.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-05-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-21 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2026-05-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4496 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4496?
S. 4496 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4496 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).