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H.R. 1672 (116th)

Free Right to Expression in Education Act

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Introduced

11 March 2019

Last action

11 March 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Francis Rooney

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Education

Summary

Free R ight to Expression in Education Act This bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campus if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include (1) distributing literature; (2) carrying a sign; (3) circulating a petition; or (4) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. They exclude violence, harassment, or obscenity.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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  2. 11 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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