To establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10771, titled "To establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Troy Carter, a Democrat from Louisiana. The bill's stated purpose is to create a new grant program aimed at helping colleges and universities prepare for emergencies.
At this time, the specific details of how this grant program would work, such as the types of emergencies it would cover, the eligibility criteria for institutions, or the amount of funding involved, are not publicly available as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. Therefore, it is not possible to determine precisely which higher education institutions would be affected or what specific actions they would be expected to take.
As of its introduction on October 9, 2026, H.R. 10771 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. The next steps would involve the bill being referred to relevant committees for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted on before it could advance further in Congress.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10771 do?
- H.R. 10771, titled "To establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Troy Carter, a Democrat from Louisiana. The bill's stated purpose is to create a new grant program aimed at helping colleges and universities prepare for emergencies. At this time, the specific details of how this grant program would work, such as the types of emergencies it would cover, the eligibility criteria for institutions, or the amount of funding involved, are not publicly available as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. Therefore, it is not possible to determine precisely which higher education institutions would be affected or what specific actions they would be expected to take. As of its introduction on October 9, 2026, H.R. 10771 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. The next steps would involve the bill being referred to relevant committees for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted on before it could advance further in Congress.
- Has H.R. 10771 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10771 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10771?
- H.R. 10771 was sponsored by Rep. Troy Carter [D-LA2] (Democrat-LA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10771?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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