Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and contributions.
H. Res. 269 is a House resolution introduced by Representative Ms. Adams on March 31, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The measure is a non-binding statement that reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and honors their history, mission, and enduring contributions. It highlights the long-standing role of HBCUs in expanding opportunity, supplying a large share of Black professionals (teachers, dentists, judges), and contributing to the U.S. economy. The resolution directs the Clerk to provide enrolled copies of the resolution to federal agencies that administer programs or partnerships with HBCUs. No new funding or specific policy mandates are included.
Key Points
- 1Purpose and tone: The resolution publicly honors HBCUs and reaffirms federal commitment to their continued success, growth, and sustainability.
- 2Demonstrated impact of HBCUs: HBCUs educate roughly 300,000 students annually and are key pipelines for Black teachers, dentists, and judges, with approximate shares of 50%, 70%, and 80% respectively.
- 3Economic and community role: HBCUs contribute about $16.5 billion to the U.S. economy, support over 134,000 jobs, and act as economic anchors in communities nationwide.
- 4Role in workforce and innovation: HBCUs are described as engines of workforce development and national leaders in science, agriculture, public health, education, and innovation through research and partnerships with federal agencies and the private sector.
- 5Administrative action: The Clerk of the House is requested to distribute enrolled copies of the resolution to federal agencies that administer programs or partnerships supporting HBCUs (procedural step to raise awareness and coordination).