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Committee on Education & the Workforce Democrats

Over the last two years, the Committee helped secure more federal funding for HBCUs than they received in the previous ten years COMBINED. This funding will help these vital institutions serve the next generation of students.

4:28 PM · Feb 2, 2022

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Committee on Education & the Workforce Democrats

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Chair

hosted a hearing to highlight the critical investments delivered to HBCUs through #COVID19 relief packages and explore ways to correct historic inequities in education. Watch 📺:

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Rep. Wilson | Homecoming: The Historical Roots and Continued Contri...

Committee on Education & the Workforce Democrats

@EdWorkforceDems

Feb 2, 2022

Through the House-passed #BuildBackBetter Act, Chairman

@BobbyScott

and the Committee advanced another $2 billion in additional direct aid for HBCUs. Now it’s up to the Senate to deliver this support.

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Finally, HBCUs’ time has come: Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ provides historic funding

With razor-thin margins in the House and Senate, and a Republican Party intent on obstruction, Democrats in Congress have been […] The post Finally, HBCUs’ time has come: Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’...

Committee on Education & the Workforce Democrats

@EdWorkforceDems

Feb 2, 2022

In March of last year, Chair

@RepBonamici

& Chairwoman

@RepAdams

led a hearing to examine legislation to confront workplace discrimination and end the gender pay gap, which disproportionately hurts women of color. Watch 📺:

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Rep. Adams | Confronting Workplace Discrimination

Committee on Education & the Workforce Democrats

@EdWorkforceDems

Feb 2, 2022

Chair @Kilili_Sabalan held a hearing to examine educational disparities and ensure students of color are not left behind as we recover from #COVID19.

Committee on Education & the Workforce Democrats

@EdWorkforceDems

Feb 2, 2022

This week, the House will vote on the America COMPETES Act, which would support students by: ➡️Increasing equitable access to computer science education in K12 schools ➡️Reducing the cost of STEM pathway programs for K12 students ➡️Targeting job training funding to HBCUs

Committee on Education & the Workforce Democrats

@EdWorkforceDems

Feb 2, 2022

Through this Congress and beyond, the Committee will continue working to advance racial justice and uplift Black Americans. #BlackHistoryMonth