Student Rights Act of 2018

Summary

Student Rights Act of 2018 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address issues concerning free speech, assembly, and association on college campuses, such as the right to invite guests to speak at campuses. For example, the bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campuses if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include: (1) distributing literature; (2) circulating a petition; or (3) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. It excludes violence, harassment, or obscenity.

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Timeline

1. 10 December 2018

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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2. 10 December 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 December 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 10 December 2018 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 December 2018

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 December 2018

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 December 2018

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Sponsors

• Dave Brat · R · Sponsor
• Ted Budd · R · Sponsor
• Mark Meadows · R · Sponsor
• Matt Gaetz · R · Sponsor
• Paul Gosar · R · Sponsor
• Doug Lamborn · R · Sponsor
• Greg Gianforte · R · Sponsor
• Ralph Norman · R · Sponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Free Right to Expression in Education Act