US Code

Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

20 U.S.C. § 1067

Findings

Congress makes the following findings:
(1)
It is incumbent on the Federal Government to support the technological and economic competitiveness of the United States by improving and expanding the scientific and technological capacity of the United States. More and better prepared scientists, engineers, and technical experts are needed to improve and expand such capacity.
(2)
As the Nation’s population becomes more diverse, it is important that the educational and training needs of all Americans are met. Underrepresentation of minorities in science and technological fields diminishes our Nation’s competitiveness by impairing the quantity of well prepared scientists, engineers, and technical experts in these fields.
(3)
Despite significant limitations in resources, minority institutions provide an important educational opportunity for minority students, particularly in science and engineering fields. Aid to minority institutions is a good way to address the underrepresentation of minorities in science and technological fields.
(4)
There is a strong Federal interest in improving science and engineering programs at minority institutions as such programs lag behind in program offerings and in student enrollment compared to such programs at other institutions of higher education.

Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 350Pub. L. 105–244, title III, § 307(a)112 Stat. 1647 (, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 352Pub. L. 99–498, title III, § 301(a)100 Stat. 1304 section 392 of Pub. L. 89–329Pub. L. 105–244, title III, § 301(a)(2)112 Stat. 1636 section 1068a of this titleA prior section 1067, , as added , , , and amended, which related to waiver authority and reporting requirement, was renumbered by , , , and transferred to .

Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 342Pub. L. 96–374, title III, § 30194 Stat. 1398 Pub. L. 99–498Another prior section 1067, , as added , , , set waiver authority and reporting requirements for this part, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by .

Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 40779 Stat. 1234 Pub. L. 90–575, title I82 Stat. 1017 Pub. L. 92–318, title I, § 131(b)(1)86 Stat. 247 Another prior section 1067, , , ; , §§ 101(b)(2), 103, 104, , , 1018, related to agreements with institutions, required provisions and use of funds as additional Federal capital contribution for student loan fund, prior to the general amendment of part A of subchapter IV of this chapter by , , .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 105–244section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244section 1001 of this titleSection effective , except as otherwise provided in , see , set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under .