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College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025
4/23/2025, 1:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2583
Bill 119 HR 2583, also known as the "Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education Act," aims to create a new office within the Department of Education. This office, called the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education, will be responsible for investigating and addressing cases of unlawful discrimination in higher education institutions.
The bill outlines the duties and powers of this new office, which include conducting audits and investigations, issuing reports, and recommending corrective actions to address instances of discrimination in higher education. The office will also have the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents as part of its investigations.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure that all students have equal access to education and are not discriminated against based on factors such as race, gender, or disability. By establishing this new office, lawmakers hope to hold higher education institutions accountable for any discriminatory practices and promote a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2583 seeks to address and prevent unlawful discrimination in higher education through the establishment of a specialized office within the Department of Education dedicated to investigating and addressing these issues.
The bill outlines the duties and powers of this new office, which include conducting audits and investigations, issuing reports, and recommending corrective actions to address instances of discrimination in higher education. The office will also have the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents as part of its investigations.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure that all students have equal access to education and are not discriminated against based on factors such as race, gender, or disability. By establishing this new office, lawmakers hope to hold higher education institutions accountable for any discriminatory practices and promote a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2583 seeks to address and prevent unlawful discrimination in higher education through the establishment of a specialized office within the Department of Education dedicated to investigating and addressing these issues.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2583
Bill HR 2583 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2583 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2583's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 1, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2583
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2583
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2583
To establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education.
To establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education.
Comments

Dalton Hogan
1,154
1 year ago
I'm all for this new college admissions act! It's about time we hold schools accountable for their admissions practices. Can't wait to see how it plays out! #collegeadmissionsact2025
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2583
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