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Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act: New Rules and Support for Students

This Act introduces new obligations for higher education institutions to prevent student harassment, including online harassment. Citizens can expect clearer procedures for reporting and resolving harassment issues, as well as access to support programs. Institutions will be required to disclose their anti-harassment policies and statistics.
Key points
Colleges must develop and distribute a policy prohibiting harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity), disability, or religion, covering on-campus, off-campus, and online harassment.
Institutional policies must include procedures for reporting harassment, informing about disciplinary outcomes, potential sanctions, and available counseling and mental health services.
Institutions will be required to provide detailed descriptions of patterns of harassment and actions taken.
A competitive grant program will be established to fund anti-harassment initiatives, including prevention, counseling, and educational programs at higher education institutions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5486
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5486.

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 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must develop and distribute a policy prohibiting harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity), disability, or religion, covering on-campus, off-campus, and online harassment.
  • Institutional policies must include procedures for reporting harassment, informing about disciplinary outcomes, potential sanctions, and available counseling and mental health services.
  • Institutions will be required to provide detailed descriptions of patterns of harassment and actions taken.
  • A competitive grant program will be established to fund anti-harassment initiatives, including prevention, counseling, and educational programs at higher education institutions.
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. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

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 2025-12-23.

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