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- H.RES.307
H.RES.307: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 11, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (2 Democrats, 41 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 3, 2017
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| May 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| May 3, 2017 |
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.
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| May 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) |