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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.

2/6/2024, 6:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6848

The bill "To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 118th Congress as H.R. 6848 on December 19, 2023. The bill aims to prevent higher education institutions from mandating ideological oaths or similar declarations. It also includes other provisions not specified in the provided context.

Congressional Summary of HR 6848

This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from requiring a student enrolled at the IHE, an employee or contractor of the IHE, or an applicant for admission to or employment or contracting at the IHE to make certain ideological oaths or similar statements.

Specifically, the bill prohibits an IHE from compelling, requiring, inducing, or soliciting such an individual to (1) endorse an ideology that promotes the differential treatment of an individual or group of individuals based on race, color, or ethnicity; or (2) provide a statement indicating certain information about the individual, including the individual's views on efforts involving diversity, equity, and inclusion or other specified concepts.

Additionally, the bill prohibits an IHE from providing preferential consideration to a student, employee, or contractor based on the individual's unsolicited support for an ideology that promotes the differential treatment of an individual or group of individuals based on race, color, or ethnicity.

Current Status of Bill HR 6848

Bill HR 6848 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2023. Bill HR 6848 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2023.  Bill HR 6848's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of December 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6848

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6848

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6848

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.

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