HR 6663

Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

Summary

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 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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Gregory F. Murphy [R-NC-3]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Education
Introduced
2025-12-11
Latest action
2025-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2025-12-11: Introduced in House
  • 2025-12-11: Introduced in House