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HR 9741

To name the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program".

119th Congress Introduced by Robert Garcia

Renames DC's tuition assistance grant program to the Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program, with no changes to funding, eligibility, or operat

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Bill Summary · HR 9741

Overview

HR 9741, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 16, 2026 by Rep. Robert Garcia and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, would rename a preexisting District of Columbia tuition assistance program. The bill designates the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program (established by the DC College Access Act of 1999) as the “Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program.”

Main purpose and intent

  • The primary purpose is ceremonial: to name the DC tuition assistance program in honor of Eleanor Holmes Norton.
  • The change is purely nominal and does not, on its face, create new funding, alter eligibility, or modify program administration beyond the name reference.

Key provisions

  • Section 1 (Name Change):
    • The DC tuition assistance grant program, originally authorized under the DC College Access Act of 1999 (D.C. Official Code sec. 38-2701 et seq.), shall be known on and after enactment as the “Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program.”
    • Any reference to the program in federal law, regulation, documents, records, or other papers shall be construed to mean the renamed program.

Who/what is affected

  • The program itself is unchanged in structure, funding, or operation.
  • Administrative and legal references nationwide that cite the program would now adopt the new name.
  • Beneficiaries (District of Columbia residents seeking tuition assistance) are not directly affected beyond the potential branding change.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: The renaming takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
  • Legislative process: As of the current text, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. There is no indication of additional provisions or fiscal amendments.

Potential impact

  • Symbolic/recognition value by honoring a prominent District of Columbia representative.
  • No anticipated changes to program funding levels, eligibility criteria, application processes, or administration based on the text provided.
  • Federal and local documents will be updated to reflect the new program name, which may require coordination across agencies and stakeholders.

Summary

HR 9741 is a short, name-changing bill that rebrands the District of Columbia’s tuition assistance grant program as the “Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program.” It does not modify program operations, funding, or eligibility, and becomes effective upon enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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