HRES 947

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.

Summary

This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.

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: Submitted in House
  • 2025-12-11: Submitted in House