Bill · H.R. 5486· House(119-HR-5486)

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025

Age: 62 years

Wisconsin

Introduced: 9/18/2025
Last activity: 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Mark Pocan
Cosponsors: - 170 - 0

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025 aims to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education. It requires these institutions to develop and distribute specific policy statements regarding harassment based on various personal characteristics. These policies must include prohibitions on harassment in various settings, including through electronic communications and on campus property. Additionally, the bill establishes an Anti-Harassment Competitive Grant Program. This program allows the Secretary of Education to award grants to institutions to implement prevention, counseling, or training programs.

Yes· 3 of 19

Would students be better off under this?+8
The bill significantly enhances student safety and institutional accountability regarding harassment.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+7
The bill explicitly protects students from harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill includes specific protections and mandates for harassment based on disability.