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S. 4483 116th Congress Senate

Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressiv… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies.

Introduced: August 6, 2020 Introduced by: Tom Cotton Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 6, 2020
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 Latest action August 6, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

This bill generally prohibits public institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs from restricting noncommercial expressive activities (e.g., peacefully assembling, distributing literature, or carrying signs) on campus. It also requires private IHEs that receive federal funds to provide students with their policies related to expressive rights.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 8110 Identical bill Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
  • HR 1672 Free Right to Expression in Education Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Aug 6, 2020
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Aug 6, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4483: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4483/
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"S. 4483: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4483/.
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S. 4483, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4483/.
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