What does Preamble of HR 6663 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies,' aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill addresses expressive rights of students at public institutions of higher education. It also concerns speech policies at private institutions of higher education, requiring transparency and responsibility.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6663 do?

This bill is formally titled the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act.

What does PROTECTION OF STUDENT SPEECH AND ASSOCIATION RIGHTS. of HR 6663 do?

This section amends Section 112(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It expresses the sense of Congress that individuals should be free to express religious or philosophical opinions without affecting their civil liberties on college campuses. The section states that public institutions receiving federal funding should not limit First Amendment rights. It identifies free speech zones and restrictive speech codes as conflicting with the First Amendment. Bias reporting systems are noted as potentially conflicting with the First Amendment. Institutions are prohibited from restricting student speech through restrictive zones, codes, or bias reporting systems.

What does CAMPUS SPEECH POLICIES AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. of HR 6663 do?

This section amends Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address campus speech policies. It establishes requirements for public institutions regarding expressive activity protections, outlined in section 494A. Private institutions are subject to requirements described in section 494B. Section 494A defines 'expressive activity' to include activities like protesting, distributing literature, and exercising First Amendment rights. Public institutions generally may not prohibit expressive activity in accessible areas unless restrictions meet specific criteria, including a compelling governmental interest and being the least restrictive means. Individuals and the Attorney General can bring legal action to enforce these provisions, potentially recovering damages and attorney fees. The Secretary of Education can determine if an institution infringes on expressive rights and may withhold federal funds. The bill establishes a complaint process for students and others to report policy violations. The bill does not apply to institutions controlled by a religious organization.

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Campus Free Speech Restoration Act — HR. 6663

Last updated: 12/11/2025 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Gregory Murphy (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit public institutions receiving federal funding from restricting student speech through restrictive zones, codes, or bias reporting systems.
It establishes requirements for public institutions to protect expressive activity, such as protesting and distributing literature, in accessible areas unless specific criteria are met.
Private institutions of higher education are required to be transparent about and responsible for their speech policies.

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