HR 5505 United States House · 119th Congress

Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

This bill prevents public colleges receiving federal funding from denying religious student groups access to campus facilities and official recognition - same as other student organizations. It requires equal treatment for religious groups regarding meeting spaces, events, and institutional support, prohibiting discrimination based on religious beliefs or practices. The law directly affects all public universities participating in federal student aid programs (over 400 institutions). It mandates policy changes to ensure religious groups receive the same access and benefits as secular clubs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Last action Jun 25, 2026
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4
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2
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1
Jun 25, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
lower
Jun 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
lower
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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