119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 269
H.Res. 269 is a non-binding resolution that honors historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms federal commitment to their success. The resolution recognizes that HBCUs have educated nearly 300,000 students annually over their 180-year history and produce a disproportionate share of Black professionals—including 50 percent of Black teachers, 70 percent of Black dentists, and 80 percent of Black judges. According to the resolution, HBCUs contribute approximately $16.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy and support over 134,000 jobs while serving as important economic anchors in communities across the country. The resolution asks that the House Clerk distribute copies to federal agencies that support or partner with HBCUs, effectively directing attention to these institutions' importance for workforce development, research, and economic mobility. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding, but it signals congressional support for federal investment in and partnership with HBCUs.