Provide National Science Foundation grants to under-resourced research institutions to support long-term research work, not just one-time investments.

“Researchers who are Black and brown often don’t get a seat at the table, and their contributions get drowned out,” said Rep McIver. “It is important that we provide opportunities to research institutions that are typically underfunded and undervalued because their researchers offer unique and valuable perspectives. Their work informs and supports scientific advancement and furthers workforce development and U.S. competitiveness. I am excited to provide grants that will support important long-term work, not just one-time investments.”

McIver said the Equity in Research Act would provide grant opportunities to underfunded research institutions and support long-term research work.

Reps. Menefee Carter, McIver, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research Act | Congressman Christian Menefee
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Full Title To establish a National Science Foundation grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development at such institutions, and for other purposes. Sponsors Troy A. Carter(LA) Cosponsors LaMonica McIver (NJ); Christian D. Menefee (TX); Raul Ruiz (CA); Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC); Jasmine Crockett (TX); Frederica S. Wilson (FL); Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ); Yvette D. Clarke (NY)

McIver is listed as a cosponsor of the Equity in Research Act, a bill to establish a National Science Foundation grant program to strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education.

H.R. 10424 (IH) - Equity in Research Act - BILLS-119hr10424ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself, Mrs. McIver, Mr. Menefee, Mr. Ruiz, Ms. Norton, Ms. Crockett, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mrs. Watson Coleman, and Ms. Clarke of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official GovInfo metadata shows McIver as a cosponsor of H.R. 10424, introduced and referred to committee on September 16, 2026. That is concrete legislative effort, but not enactment or grant delivery.

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H.R. 10424 (IH) - Equity in Research Act - BILLS-119hr10424ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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To establish a National Science Foundation grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development at such institutions, and for other purposes.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The official title of H.R. 10424 directly matches the promise to create NSF grant support for sustained research capacity at under-resourced institutions, but the bill version remains introduced in the House.

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H.R. 10424 (IH) - Equity in Research Act - BILLS-119hr10424ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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This legislation creates a targeted National Science Foundation grant program to increase research capacity for under-resourced institutions of higher education.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): An official House press release describes the McIver-backed Equity in Research Act as creating the targeted NSF grant program, confirming effort during the lookback window but not final delivery.

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Reps. Menefee Carter, McIver, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research Act | Congressman Christian Menefee
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I am excited to provide grants that will support important long-term work, not just one-time investments.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): McIver is quoted using language that closely tracks the campaign commitment, showing continued advocacy for the grant concept; no enacted law or NSF implementation is documented here.

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Provides $50 million in annual authorization beginning in FY27.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The press release states the bill would authorize annual funding starting in fiscal year 2027, indicating a proposed future program rather than grants already provided as of September 25, 2026.

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Reps. Menefee Carter, McIver, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research Act | Congressman Christian Menefee
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