A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.

Summary

This resolution addresses free speech issues at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, it recognizes that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes of institutions of higher education are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. In addition, the resolution urges (1) IHEs to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas; (2) the Department of Education to promote policies that foster debate, academic freedom, intellectual curiosity, and viewpoint diversity on campuses of public IHEs; and (3) the Department of Justice to defend and protect the First Amendment across public IHEs.

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Timeline

1. 5 June 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3262-3263; text: CR S3262)

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2. 5 June 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 5 June 2019 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Marsha Blackburn · R · Sponsor
• Thomas Tillis · R · Sponsor
• James Lankford · R · Sponsor
• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Tom Cotton · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor
• Joni Ernst · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Josh Hawley · R · Sponsor
• Tim Scott · R · Sponsor
• Ted Cruz · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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