FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2346.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-07-14.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Schools and universities promoting race-based theories (e.g., inherent racial superiority/inferiority, racist nature of the U.S.) may lose federal funding.
- The act defines "promoting" such theories, including incorporating them into curricula or compelling students to profess certain beliefs.
- It does not restrict free speech outside school, access to materials for research, or discussing these theories in an educational context if the school clearly states it does not endorse them.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.