To prohibit the reduction, elimination, or suspension of funding for land-grant colleges and universities.

# HR 3281 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prevent the federal government from reducing, eliminating, or suspending funding to land-grant colleges and universities. Land-grant institutions are public universities that were established with federal land grants in the 19th century and are present in every state. They typically focus on agriculture, engineering, and practical sciences alongside traditional academic programs. If passed, the bill would legally protect these schools' federal funding from cuts or elimination. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects the roughly 100 land-grant universities across the United States and their millions of students, faculty, and staff.

These institutions serve as major sources of higher education access in rural and urban areas alike. The bill could also impact federal budgeting decisions, as it would restrict lawmakers' ability to reduce appropriations to these schools during budget negotiations. **Current Status** HR 3281 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Shomari Figures, a Democrat from Alabama.