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Protecting Freedom of Association in Student Organizations

This act aims to protect students and single-sex student organizations from discrimination by higher education institutions. It ensures that institutions cannot penalize students or organizations solely for their membership practices of limiting membership to one sex. This allows students to freely join their chosen organizations without fear of negative consequences from their university.
Key points
Higher education institutions cannot take action against single-sex student organizations or their members solely because the organization limits membership to one sex.
Students have the right to freely form or join any social organization, including single-sex ones.
Institutions cannot force students to waive protections or impose recruitment restrictions on single-sex organizations that are not applied to other groups.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2555
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2025-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2555.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Higher education institutions cannot take action against single-sex student organizations or their members solely because the organization limits membership to one sex.
  • Students have the right to freely form or join any social organization, including single-sex ones.
  • Institutions cannot force students to waive protections or impose recruitment restrictions on single-sex organizations that are not applied to other groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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