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Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.

USA118th CongressHRES-282| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2023
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Keith Self (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • April 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.

USA118th CongressHRES-282| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2023
This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • April 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Keith Self (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted