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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1079| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2017
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify campus security reporting requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs. Currently, an IHE must annually report certain crime statistics in the following categories: (1) criminal offenses; (2) criminal offenses motivated by bias (i.e., hate crimes); (3) domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; and (4) arrests and referrals for disciplinary action. This bill expands the categories of reportable crime statistics to also include criminal offenses in which a firearm was present at the scene of the crime. Additionally, it requires an IHE to include, in its annual security report provided to students and employees, a statement of its current policy on concealed carry or open carry of firearms. An IHE must also disclose that policy on its website and in promotional materials.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Criminal justice information and recordsEducation programs fundingFirearms and explosivesHigher educationStudent aid and college costsViolent crime

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1079| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2017
Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify campus security reporting requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs. Currently, an IHE must annually report certain crime statistics in the following categories: (1) criminal offenses; (2) criminal offenses motivated by bias (i.e., hate crimes); (3) domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; and (4) arrests and referrals for disciplinary action. This bill expands the categories of reportable crime statistics to also include criminal offenses in which a firearm was present at the scene of the crime. Additionally, it requires an IHE to include, in its annual security report provided to students and employees, a statement of its current policy on concealed carry or open carry of firearms. An IHE must also disclose that policy on its website and in promotional materials.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsEducation programs fundingFirearms and explosivesHigher educationStudent aid and college costsViolent crime