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Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5505| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2026
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (12)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure religious student organizations at public institutions of higher education are granted equal access and benefits. It establishes that federal funds will be withheld from any public institution that denies a religious student organization any right, benefit, or privilege afforded to other student organizations. The legislation specifically prohibits institutions from denying religious groups full access to facilities or official recognition . This denial is deemed discriminatory if it is based on the religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct of the religious student organization, thereby safeguarding their ability to operate on campus without prejudice.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1816
Equal Campus Access Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3243
Equal Campus Access Act of 2019
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2859
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Jun 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jun 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1816
    Equal Campus Access Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3243
    Equal Campus Access Act of 2019


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2859
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.


  • June 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.


  • June 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-2859: Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
Education programs fundingHigher educationReligionSchool administration

Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5505| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure religious student organizations at public institutions of higher education are granted equal access and benefits. It establishes that federal funds will be withheld from any public institution that denies a religious student organization any right, benefit, or privilege afforded to other student organizations. The legislation specifically prohibits institutions from denying religious groups full access to facilities or official recognition . This denial is deemed discriminatory if it is based on the religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct of the religious student organization, thereby safeguarding their ability to operate on campus without prejudice.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1816
Equal Campus Access Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3243
Equal Campus Access Act of 2019
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2859
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Jun 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jun 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1816
    Equal Campus Access Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3243
    Equal Campus Access Act of 2019


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2859
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.


  • June 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.


  • June 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (12)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-2859: Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Education programs fundingHigher educationReligionSchool administration