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United States HR282

EDUCATIONINTRODUCED

Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Legislative Session

active

118th Congress

Selected quotes

That the House of Representatives condemns public institutions of higher education for conditioning admission to any student applicant, or the hiring, reappointment, or promotion of any faculty member, on the applicant or faculty member [...] making a pledge or statement regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, or related topics

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History

DateAction
2023-04-06Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2023-04-06Introduced in House