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Free Speech On Campus Act

USA119th CongressHR-2634| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2025
Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Burgess Owens (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to mandate that public institutions of higher education provide new students with comprehensive information regarding their First Amendment rights. This requirement serves as a condition for these institutions to participate in federal student aid programs under Title IV. Specifically, at orientation for new and transfer students, institutions must provide a written statement explaining First Amendment rights, affirming the institution's commitment to freedom of expression, and assuring protection for students and invited speakers. Additionally, they must offer educational programming , including online resources, that describes policies protecting free expression, prohibits exclusionary behavior, and teaches productive expression of diverse views. The bill also requires the institution to post this written statement on its publicly accessible website.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3505
Free Speech On Campus Act
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3505
    Free Speech On Campus Act


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Free Speech On Campus Act

USA119th CongressHR-2634| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2025
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to mandate that public institutions of higher education provide new students with comprehensive information regarding their First Amendment rights. This requirement serves as a condition for these institutions to participate in federal student aid programs under Title IV. Specifically, at orientation for new and transfer students, institutions must provide a written statement explaining First Amendment rights, affirming the institution's commitment to freedom of expression, and assuring protection for students and invited speakers. Additionally, they must offer educational programming , including online resources, that describes policies protecting free expression, prohibits exclusionary behavior, and teaches productive expression of diverse views. The bill also requires the institution to post this written statement on its publicly accessible website.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3505
Free Speech On Campus Act
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3505
    Free Speech On Campus Act


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Burgess Owens (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

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