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.
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Introduction
Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 27, 2023
Last action Mar 27, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Mar 27, 2023
Introduced
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1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Tim Walberg
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
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Bill Huizenga
RRepublican
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Bob Good
RRepublican
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Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Clay Higgins
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Lesko
RRepublican
Co
Doug Lamborn
RRepublican
Co
Erin Houchin
RRepublican
Co
Glenn Grothman
RRepublican
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