S1225Referred to Committee

Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-01
Introduced
3
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Sponsor

Jim Banks
Jim Banks
Republican · IN · Senator
Votes with party: 33.5% (319 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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

2025-04-01

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would protect students' rights to form and join student organizations at colleges and universities without government interference or institutional penalties. It would prevent schools from denying recognition, funding, or facilities to student groups based on their viewpoints or political beliefs, while still allowing institutions to enforce basic conduct standards. The law would affect college students, universities, and student organizations across the country.

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