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Reauthorizing the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 12, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Higher Education

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 295) to reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program, as amended.

The Clerk read the title of the bill.

The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 295

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM REAUTHORIZED.

Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 302101 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``and each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023.''.

H.R. 295, introduced by Congressman Clyburn of South Carolina, reauthorizes the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program. Since 1988, this program has allowed historically Black colleges and universities to document, preserve, and stabilize historic structures on their campuses. Over $60 million has been awarded to these colleges and universities for this program, ensuring that their rich history remains preserved for future generations.

I urge my colleagues to adopt this important measure.

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Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I would advise the gentleman that I have no additional speakers, and
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