Reps. Carter Introduces Bills to Establish Critical Grant Programs for Colleges and Universities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) introduced two pieces of legislation to establish critical grant programs for colleges and universities. The Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act will establish a grant program within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create and expand programs at higher education institutions for emergency management and preparedness. The Equity in Research Act will establish a grant program within the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote opportunities, strengthen, and develop existing research facilities at higher education institutions who need it the most.

“These grant programs will give our colleges and universities the helping hand they need,” said Rep. Carter. “First, we must ensure that these institutions have the resources to prepare and recover from disasters. My Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act will support construction, replacement, renovation, and operations costs resulting from any disaster or emergency.

“Second, my Equity in Research Act will stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research facilities and research development at colleges and universities with endowments lower than $900 million. This will give them the ability to build on the infrastructure, upkeep, and acquire materials they need. I will continue to advocate for higher education funding in Congress.”

The bill text for the Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act can be found here.

The bill text for the Equity in Research Act can be found here.

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