| Bill | HR 5505 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 119 |
| Status | Active |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
This bill prohibits funding made available under the Higher Education Act of 1965 from being provided to any public institution of higher education (IHE) that denies certain campus rights to religious student organizations.
Specifically, the bill prohibits a public IHE from receiving these funds if it denies a religious student organization any right, benefit, or privilege that is otherwise afforded to other student organizations at the IHE because of the religious student organization's beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct.
Bill Title
Equal Campus Access Act of 2026
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2025-09-18: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2025-09-18: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-18: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-25: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- 2026-06-25: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-09-16: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 730.
- 2026-09-16: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-833.
- 2026-09-16: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-833.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.