HR 1816 United States House · 118th Congress

Equal Campus Access Act of 2023

This bill prohibits public colleges receiving federal funds under the Higher Education Act from denying religious student groups equal access to campus facilities and official recognition that is available to other student organizations. It directly affects public institutions of higher education that receive federal funding, requiring them to treat religious groups the same as secular groups regarding access to spaces and official status. The key provision states that schools cannot withhold these rights based on a group's religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or conduct. The law aims to ensure religious student organizations have the same opportunities as non-religious groups on campus.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 27, 2023 Last action Mar 27, 2023