What does Preamble of Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups,' aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill intends to ensure access for religious groups at public institutions of higher education.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025.

What does CAMPUS ACCESS FOR RELIGIOUS GROUPS. of Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It adds a new section, 124, concerning campus access for religious groups. The new section prohibits the provision of funds to public institutions of higher education that deny religious student organizations rights, benefits, or privileges afforded to other student organizations. This denial cannot be based on the religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct of the organization.

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Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/25/2026 · Introduced: 9/18/2025

Author: Tim Walberg (R-MI)

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The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require public colleges and universities to provide religious student organizations with the same rights, benefits, and privileges as other student organizations.
Institutions receiving federal funds are prohibited from denying religious groups access based on their beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or conduct.
This legislation establishes a new section within the Higher Education Act specifically addressing campus access for religious groups.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2859(In Committee)Official page

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