Heritage Legacy Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The Heritage Legacy Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would authorize grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These grants would be used to provide scholarships to students who can document being a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States. The scholarship amount would cover the annual tuition for a qualified student, up to 12 semesters.
To be considered a "qualified student," an individual would need to be enrolled full-time at an eligible HBCU and provide documentation to verify their lineage. This documentation could include census records listing ancestors with specific racial classifications used before 1965, or other proof authorized by the Secretary of Education. The bill also includes provisions for amending the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exclude these scholarships when calculating a student's aid index.
This bill was introduced on August 3, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by the House or the Senate, nor has it been signed into law by the President. Further action would require committee review and potential votes in both chambers of Congress.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10043 do?
- The Heritage Legacy Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would authorize grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These grants would be used to provide scholarships to students who can document being a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States. The scholarship amount would cover the annual tuition for a qualified student, up to 12 semesters. To be considered a "qualified student," an individual would need to be enrolled full-time at an eligible HBCU and provide documentation to verify their lineage. This documentation could include census records listing ancestors with specific racial classifications used before 1965, or other proof authorized by the Secretary of Education. The bill also includes provisions for amending the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exclude these scholarships when calculating a student's aid index. This bill was introduced on August 3, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by the House or the Senate, nor has it been signed into law by the President. Further action would require committee review and potential votes in both chambers of Congress.
- Has H.R. 10043 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10043. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10043?
- H.R. 10043 was sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10043?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (3 Aug 2026).
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