Jon Ossoff Promised to Deliver for HBCUs, But Voted Against $500 Million in Funding

Jon Ossoff Promised to Deliver for HBCUs, But Voted Against $500 Million in Funding

Jon Ossoff Accused of ‘Broken Promises’ Over HBCU Funding VoteJames SwaffordDome Politics January 19, 2026Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has repeatedly stated that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can rely on him as an ally and that he will advocate for them in the Senate. However, when presented with the opportunity to send them $500 million, the Senator voted otherwise. In March of 2025, the House of Representatives passed House…