HR1816-118

Introduced

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 27, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates campus access for religious groups Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C and creates campus access for religious groups None of the funds made available under this Act may be provided to any public institution of higher education that denies to a religious student organization any right. It relies on product standards. The main policy areas are Education.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates campus access for religious groups Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
  • Creates campus access for religious groups None of the funds made available under this Act may be provided to any public institution of higher education that denies to a religious student organization any right...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates campus access for religious groups Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C and creates campus access for religious groups None of the funds made available under this Act may be provided to any public institution of higher education that denies to a religious student organization any right.

Key Policy Areas

Education

Primary Purpose

The bill creates campus access for religious groups Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C and creates campus access for religious groups None of the funds made available under this Act may be provided to any public institution of higher education that denies to a religious student organization any right.

Policy Domains

Education

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Identified Costs
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
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Educational institutions and students affected by the bill: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Ms. Hageman, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Education

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