118th Congress Education
S. 1511: 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 in outdoor areas 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.
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Roll calls
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Ted Budd R-NCOriginal
- Mike Braun R-INOriginal
- Katie Britt R-ALOriginal
- Kevin Cramer R-NDOriginal
- Steve Daines R-MTOriginal
- Cindy Hyde-Smith R-MSOriginal
- Cynthia Lummis R-WYOriginal
- Mitch McConnell R-KYOriginal
- Marco Rubio R-FLOriginal
- Rick Scott R-FLOriginal
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Tom Cotton.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.