S.Res. 425 · 117th Congress
A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at…
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A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.
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This resolution addresses free speech issues at institutions of higher education (IHEs).
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Oct 20, 2021
This resolution addresses free speech issues at institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Specifically, the resolution recognizes that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes of IHEs 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2021): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7128-7129)
Policy area: Education · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Oct 20, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.