Title: A resolution condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities and reaffirming support for the students of historically Black colleges and universities.
Policy area: Education

Summary:
This resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 534 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 534

Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and 
 universities and reaffirming support for the students of historically 
                    Black colleges and universities.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 3, 2022

Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Warnock, Mrs. 
Blackburn, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Booker, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. Burr, Mr. 
 Cardin, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Casey, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cotton, 
 Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, 
    Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Manchin, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott of 
Florida, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Carper, 
   Mrs. Murray, Mr. Markey, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Ms. 
Klobuchar, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Brown, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. 
Sanders, and Mr. Padilla) submitted the following resolution; which was 
                        considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and 
 universities and reaffirming support for the students of historically 
                    Black colleges and universities.

Whereas a high-quality education is central to economic prosperity and social 
        well-being in the United States;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities (referred to in this 
        preamble as ``HBCUs'') provide educational and economic opportunities 
        for postsecondary students;
Whereas HBCUs have provided, and continue to provide, a high-quality education 
        that allows students to attain their full potential;
Whereas HBCUs were founded to ensure Black students had access to a high-quality 
        education.
Whereas, on January 4, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received bomb threats, including 
        Howard University, Xavier University, the University of Arkansas at Pine 
        Bluff, Prairie View A&M University, North Carolina Central University, 
        Florida Memorial University, Norfolk State University, and Spelman 
        College;
Whereas, on January 31, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received bomb threats, including 
        Southern University and A&M College, Howard University, Bethune-Cookman 
        University, Albany State University, Bowie State University, Alabama A&M 
        University, Charles R. Drew University, and Delaware State University;
Whereas, on February 1, 2022, the first day of Black History Month, at least 18 
        HBCUs received bomb threats, including Shorter College, Philander Smith 
        College, Arkansas Baptist College, the University of the District of 
        Columbia, Howard University, Edward Waters University, Spelman College, 
        Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Xavier 
        University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, Jackson 
        State University, Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State 
        University, Rust College, Tougaloo College, and Harris-Stowe State 
        University;
Whereas, on February 8, 2022, Spelman College received a bomb threat;
Whereas, on February 14, 2022, Howard University and Fisk University received 
        bomb threats;
Whereas, on February 16, 2022, Fayetteville State University, Claflin 
        University, and Winston-Salem University received bomb threats;
Whereas, on February 23, 2022, Hampton University received a bomb threat;
Whereas, on February 25, 2022, at least 3 HBCUs received bomb threats, including 
        Norfolk State University, Elizabeth City State University, and Dillard 
        University;
Whereas HBCUs provide an environment of belonging, safety, and security for 
        students, faculty, and administrators; and
Whereas these threats against HBCUs disrupt campus environments, obstruct 
        educational opportunities, and instill fear: Now therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) condemns violence and the threat of violence against 
        historically Black colleges and universities (referred to in 
        this resolution as ``HBCUs''), including the bomb threats made 
        against several HBCUs on January 4, January 31, February 1, 
        February 8, February 14, February 16, February 23, and February 
        25, 2022;
            (2) honors the legacy of HBCUs; and
            (3) reaffirms the commitment of the Federal Government to 
        combat violence against the students, faculty, and staff of 
        HBCUs.
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