House Bill 1672
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1672
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
This bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campus if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include (1) distributing literature; (2) carrying a sign; (3) circulating a petition; or (4) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. They exclude violence, harassment, or obscenity.
March 11, 2019
03/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
03/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:22 PM