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| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-supports-future-act-signed-president-boosts-opportunities-hbcu | Walker Supports FUTURE Act Signed by President, Boosts Opportunities for HBCU Students in North Carolina | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act into law: This is a historic victory for the HBCUs of North Carolina and our nation. This legislation would not be law if not for the steadfast work of Representative Alma Adams and Senator Tim Scott, along with the consistent support President Trump has shown HBCUs and their students. The FUTURE Act is an example of why I came to Congress: to make a difference and promote hope and opportunity for all North Carolinians. On Tuesday, Walker was in the Oval Office to celebrate the FUTURE Act passing Congress. On Saturday, he gave the 169th commencement address at Elizabeth City State University. The legislation reauthorizes minority-serving institution (MSI) funding including for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) like North Carolina A&T State University within the Higher Education Act permanently. In North Carolina, HBCUs are 16 percent of the four-year institutions but enroll 45 percent of all black undergraduates and award 43 percent of all black bachelor's degrees in the state. North Carolina's ten HBCUs generate $1.7 billion in total economic impact and 15,663 jobs for our local and regional economy. Nationwide, HBCUs educate 300,000 students every year and contribute nearly $15 billion annually to our nation's economy. HBCUs have provided pathways of opportunity for millions of Americans, many of whom are first-generation college students and come from low-income backgrounds. Walker joins U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in hosting an annual event engaging with Presidents and Chancellors from HBCUs in an event called the HBCU Fly-In. Walker also joined U.S. Representative Alma Adams (D-N.C.) in creating the first-ever paid internship program on Capitol Hill for HBCU students the HBCU Bi-Partisan Congressional Internship Program. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |