Proposal:Free Right to Expression in Education Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1672
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Free Right to Expression in Education Act

This bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campus if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include (1) distributing literature; (2) carrying a sign; (3) circulating a petition; or (4) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. They exclude violence, harassment, or obscenity.

Bill Title

Free Right to Expression in Education Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
• 2019-03-11: Introduced in House
• 2019-03-11: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.