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H.Res. 307 (115th)

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

3 May 2017

Last action

11 May 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Lewis, Jason [R-MN-2], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Blum, Rod [R-IA-1], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10], Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Karen Handel, Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Thomas Garrett, Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Rule of law · Education

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution. Urges institutions of higher education to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas.

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Timeline

  1. 3 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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. 3 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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

  3. 3 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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