Bill · H.R. 2634· House(119-HR-2634)
Free Speech On Campus Act
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Kiley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Free Speech On Campus Act, seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It would require public institutions of higher education to follow specific rules to participate in Title IV programs. Specifically, these institutions must provide new and transfer students with written statements regarding their First Amendment rights. They must also provide educational programming about freedom of expression. Additionally, the institution must post these statements on its publicly accessible website.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
The bill mandates that institutions provide education and statements protecting students' First Amendment rights.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+5
The bill mandates that institutions provide education and statements protecting students' First Amendment rights.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill provides students with explicit protections and educational resources regarding their First Amendment rights.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased awareness of constitutional rights: The bill requires institutions to provide a written statement that explains the rights of students under the first amendment to the Constitution (Section 2, (A)(i)(I)).
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Assurance of free expression: Students will receive written assurances that they, and individuals they invite to speak, will not be treated in a manner that violates their freedom of expression (Section 2, (A)(i)(III)).
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Clearer understanding of campus rules: The programming is designed to include descriptions of policies, procedures, and protocols that protect freedom of expression and prohibit exclusionary behavior (Section 2, (A)(ii)(I)).
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Promotion of respectful discourse: The bill includes lessons meant to teach and encourage the expression of a wide range of views in a productive and respectful manner (Section 2, (A)(ii)(II)(aa)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Compliance requirements for institutions: Public institutions of higher education must carry out specific tasks, such as providing orientation statements and educational programming, as a condition of participating in title IV programs (Section 2, (30)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah