Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act
Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act
Plain Language Summary
# Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 4085 aims to make improvements to Haskell Indian Nations University, a federally chartered university located in Lawrence, Kansas that primarily serves Native American students. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the basic information available, improvement acts of this type typically address infrastructure needs, funding, operations, or academic programs at the institution. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts Haskell Indian Nations University, its students (predominantly from federally recognized Native American tribes), faculty, and staff.
It may also affect Native American communities that the university serves across the United States. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 4085 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the House of Representatives but hasn't yet advanced to a full floor vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Tracey Mann, a Republican from Kansas. **Note:** To learn the specific improvements proposed, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov, as the summary provided doesn't include detailed provisions.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.