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H.R. 7683 118th Congress House

Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to adopt and adhere to principles of free speech, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 15, 2024 See on congress.gov
Education Higher educationPolitical parties and affiliationRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
Apr 26, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-468.
Mar 21, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.
Mar 21, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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 Latest action April 26, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.

 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 4

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 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Republican 16 Independent 1
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Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Apr 26, 2024
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Apr 17, 2024
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Apr 16, 2024
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Apr 12, 2024
 R
Bean, Aaron
Florida · Apr 12, 2024
 R
Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Apr 12, 2024
Chavez-DeRemer, Lori
· Apr 12, 2024
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Apr 12, 2024
Steel, Michelle
· Apr 12, 2024
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Apr 9, 2024
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Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Apr 9, 2024
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Mar 21, 2024
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Mar 20, 2024
 R
McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Mar 20, 2024
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Mar 20, 2024
 R
Owens, Burgess
Utah · Mar 19, 2024
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Mar 19, 2024
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Mar 15, 2024
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Mar 15, 2024
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7683: Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7683/
MLA
"H.R. 7683: Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7683/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 7683, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7683/.
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[H.R. 7683: Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7683/)
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