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Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

USA118th CongressS-1511| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2023
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (10)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act This bill addresses expressive activities (e.g., peacefully assembling, distributing literature, or carrying signs) on college campuses. First, the bill generally prohibits a public institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs from restricting noncommercial expressive activities in outdoor areas on campus. Further, the bill prohibits a public IHE from receiving federal funds if the Department of Education determines that the public IHE (1) maintains a policy that infringes upon the expressive rights of students; or (2) maintains or enforces time, place, or manner restrictions on expressive activities, except in limited circumstances. In addition, the bill prohibits retaliation against an individual because the individual reported or complained about restrictions on expressive activities or participated in an investigation or hearing. The bill also requires a private IHE that receives federal funds to provide students with its policies related to expressive rights. The bill also establishes a framework for investigating complaints and for IHEs to regain eligibility for federal funds.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4483
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3026
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
Apr 6, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2508
Introduced in House
May 10, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4483
    Campus Free Speech Restoration Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3026
    Campus Free Speech Restoration Act


  • April 6, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2508
    Introduced in House


  • May 10, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2508: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

USA118th CongressS-1511| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2023
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act This bill addresses expressive activities (e.g., peacefully assembling, distributing literature, or carrying signs) on college campuses. First, the bill generally prohibits a public institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs from restricting noncommercial expressive activities in outdoor areas on campus. Further, the bill prohibits a public IHE from receiving federal funds if the Department of Education determines that the public IHE (1) maintains a policy that infringes upon the expressive rights of students; or (2) maintains or enforces time, place, or manner restrictions on expressive activities, except in limited circumstances. In addition, the bill prohibits retaliation against an individual because the individual reported or complained about restrictions on expressive activities or participated in an investigation or hearing. The bill also requires a private IHE that receives federal funds to provide students with its policies related to expressive rights. The bill also establishes a framework for investigating complaints and for IHEs to regain eligibility for federal funds.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4483
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3026
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
Apr 6, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2508
Introduced in House
May 10, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4483
    Campus Free Speech Restoration Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3026
    Campus Free Speech Restoration Act


  • April 6, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2508
    Introduced in House


  • May 10, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (10)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2508: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted