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I118th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4176IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 15, 2023Mrs. McClellan (for herself, Ms. Adams, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Norton, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Payne, Ms. Garcia of Texas, and Ms. Sewell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain part B institutions to be eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Growing Reputable Academic Departments Act or the GRAD Act.

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Graduate education programs

(a)

Historically Black colleges and universities

Section 723 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1136a) is amended— (1)in subsection (b)(1), by adding at the end the following: (S)A part B institution (as defined in section 322) that— (i)offers a qualified masters degree program; and (ii)is not listed under subparagraphs (A) through (R). ; and (2)in subsection (f)(3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A)by striking any amount in excess of $9,000,000 and inserting after the application of paragraph (2), the remaining amount; and (B)by striking (R) and inserting (S). (b)

Predominantly Black Institutions

Section 724 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1136b) is amended— (1)in subsection (b)(1), by adding at the end the following: (F)A Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in section 318) that— (i)offers a qualified masters degree program; and (ii)is not listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E). ; and (2)in subsection (f)(3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A)by striking any amount in excess of $2,500,000 and inserting after the application of paragraph (2), any remaining amount; and (B)by striking through (E) and inserting through (F).