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Free Right to Expression in Education Act

USA116th CongressHR-1672| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2019
Francis Rooney

Francis Rooney

Republican Representative

Florida

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Free R ight to Expression in Education Act This bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campus if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include (1) distributing literature; (2) carrying a sign; (3) circulating a petition; or (4) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. They exclude violence, harassment, or obscenity.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8110: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
  • S 116-4483: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsHigher education

Free Right to Expression in Education Act

USA116th CongressHR-1672| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2019
Free R ight to Expression in Education Act This bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campus if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include (1) distributing literature; (2) carrying a sign; (3) circulating a petition; or (4) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. They exclude violence, harassment, or obscenity.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Francis Rooney

Francis Rooney

Republican Representative

Florida

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8110: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
  • S 116-4483: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsHigher education