118th Congress Education
H.R. 2508: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
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Summary
This bill addresses expressive activities (e.g., peacefully assembling, distributing literature, or carrying signs) on college campuses.
First, the bill generally prohibits a public institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs from restricting noncommercial expressive activities on campus.
Further, the bill prohibits a public IHE from receiving federal funds if the Department of Education determines that the public IHE (1) maintains a policy that infringes upon the expressive rights of students; or (2) maintains or enforces time, place, or manner restrictions on expressive activities, except in limited circumstances.
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In addition, the bill prohibits retaliation against an individual because the individual reported or complained about restrictions on expressive activities or participated in an investigation or hearing.
The bill also requires a private IHE that receives federal funds to provide students with its policies related to expressive rights.
The bill also establishes a framework for investigating complaints and for IHEs to regain eligibility for federal funds.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Brian Babin R-TXOriginal
- Scott Fitzgerald R-WIOriginal
- Glenn Grothman R-WIOriginal
- Thomas Tiffany R-WIOriginal
- Tracey Mann R-KS
- Ronny Jackson R-TX
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History
- Introduced in the House by Gregory Murphy.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.