Defending Students’ Civil Rights Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:01:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5328 Defending Students’ Civil Rights Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5328

Defending Students' Civil Rights Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federally funded programs or activities from being premised on certain principles relating to race or sex.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for programs or activities that are premised on principles such as that (1) one race or sex is inherently superior to another, (2) the United States is fundamentally racist or sexist, and (3) an individual bears responsibility for the past actions of others of the same race or sex.

The bill includes the use of these principles as a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 5328

Bill HR 5328 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 1, 2023. Bill HR 5328 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 1, 2023. Bill HR 5328's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 1, 2023