Bill 118 HRES 1300, also known as the Condemning Campus Protest Backers Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of campus protests and the individuals or organizations that support and fund these protests.
The bill begins by acknowledging the importance of free speech and peaceful protest on college campuses. However, it goes on to condemn those who incite violence, destruction of property, or disrupt the educational environment through their support of campus protests.
The legislation specifically targets individuals or groups who provide financial or logistical support to campus protests that turn violent or disruptive. It calls for these backers to be held accountable for their actions and to face legal consequences for inciting unrest on college campuses.
Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the need for universities and colleges to take action against individuals or organizations that support violent or disruptive protests on their campuses. It calls for increased transparency and accountability in how these institutions handle such situations.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1300 seeks to address the issue of campus protests and the individuals or organizations that support them in a responsible and measured manner. It aims to protect the rights of students to peacefully protest while holding accountable those who incite violence and disruption in the educational environment.