me, congresswoman frederica wilson. i plan to file legislation that will help students who have been impacted by the legacy of slavery to cover the cost of attendance to any of our nation's hbcus. and i know every student does not want to attend an hbcu, but those that do, i consider this investment to be long overdue. and will ensure that any descendant of enslaved americans can a debt free higher education at a world-class institution. i have been even toying with the idea of targeting the most endangered human being in america, black boys. please, i ask you to let me know of your thoughts. mr. chairman, once i file this bill, i hope that we can bring the bill to a markup. congress has a responsibility to address the enduring impact of slavery and it decades of discriminatory policy, including how these factors have contributed to a sizable, racial wealth gap. i look forward to working with my colleagues on this committee and all of the relevant stakeholders, to ensure that hbcus not only survive, but continue to thri