Bill119th CongressFiled Dec 11, 2025Education
H.Res. 947
Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 11, 2025)
This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.
What just happenedDec 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3](R-NC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 11, 2025
- Dec 11, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Dec 11, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Submitted in House
- Dec 11, 2025IntroReferral1025
Submitted in House