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H.Res. 191 (116th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.

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Introduced

7 March 2019

Last action

25 March 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Rule of law · Education

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Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes of institutions of higher education (IHEs) are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution. In addition, this resolution urges IHEs to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 March 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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