Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

Bill: 117-hconres-70
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2022-02-07
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Higher education

Minority education

School administration

Teaching, teachers, curricula

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-10
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-02-07
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This concurrent 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. The concurrent resolution also recognizes Black History Month.</p>

action_date: 2022-03-08
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p>This concurrent 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.</p>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2022 Ms. Adams (for herself and Mr. Hill ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities ( HBCUs ) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the bomb threats made in January and February 2022 against HBCUs as racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes; Whereas a high-quality education is central to economic prosperity and social well-being in the United States; Whereas HBCUs provide educational and economic opportunities for postsecondary students; Whereas these institutions educate and produce a significant share of the Nation’s Black leaders and innovators; Whereas as early as the 19th century, HBCUs were established in response to discriminatory practices that excluded Black Americans from pursuing an education in the United States; Whereas, on January 5, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received bomb threats, including Howard University, Xavier University, 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 6 HBCUs received bomb threats, including Southern University and A&M, Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State 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 HBCUs provide an environment of belonging, safety, and security for Black students, faculty, and administrators; and Whereas these threats against HBCUs disrupt campus environments, obstruct educational opportunities, increase anxiety, and instill fear: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) condemns violence and the threat of violence against HBCUs, including bomb threats made against several HBCUs on January 5, 2022, January 31, 2022, and February 1, 2022; (2) recognizes Black History Month and honors the legacy of HBCUs; and (3) reaffirms the commitment of the United States Federal Government to combat violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities ( HBCUs ) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the bomb threats made in January and February 2022 against HBCUs as racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes; Whereas a high-quality education is central to economic prosperity and social well-being in the United States; Whereas HBCUs provide educational and economic opportunities for postsecondary students; Whereas these institutions educate and produce a significant share of the Nation’s Black leaders and innovators; Whereas as early as the 19th century, HBCUs were established in response to discriminatory practices that excluded Black Americans from pursuing an education in the United States; Whereas, on January 5, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received bomb threats, including Howard University, Xavier University, 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 6 HBCUs received bomb threats, including Southern University and A&M, Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State 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 HBCUs provide an environment of belonging, safety, and security for Black students, faculty, and administrators; and Whereas these threats against HBCUs disrupt campus environments, obstruct educational opportunities, increase anxiety, and instill fear: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) condemns violence and the threat of violence against HBCUs, including bomb threats made against several HBCUs on January 5, 2022, January 31, 2022, and February 1, 2022; and (2) reaffirms the commitment of the United States Federal Government to combat violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

Passed the House of Representatives March 8, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 10 (legislative day, March 7), 2022 Received; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities ( HBCUs ) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the bomb threats made in January and February 2022 against HBCUs as racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes; Whereas a high-quality education is central to economic prosperity and social well-being in the United States; Whereas HBCUs provide educational and economic opportunities for postsecondary students; Whereas these institutions educate and produce a significant share of the Nation’s Black leaders and innovators; Whereas as early as the 19th century, HBCUs were established in response to discriminatory practices that excluded Black Americans from pursuing an education in the United States; Whereas, on January 5, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received bomb threats, including Howard University, Xavier University, 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 6 HBCUs received bomb threats, including Southern University and A&M, Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State 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 HBCUs provide an environment of belonging, safety, and security for Black students, faculty, and administrators; and Whereas these threats against HBCUs disrupt campus environments, obstruct educational opportunities, increase anxiety, and instill fear: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) condemns violence and the threat of violence against HBCUs, including bomb threats made against several HBCUs on January 5, 2022, January 31, 2022, and February 1, 2022; and (2) reaffirms the commitment of the United States Federal Government to combat violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

Passed the House of Representatives March 8, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.