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Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

12/15/2025, 4:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6663

The Campus Free Speech Restoration Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 6663 on December 11, 2025, aims to address issues related to free speech on college campuses. The bill likely focuses on safeguarding and promoting freedom of expression, particularly within academic settings, and may include provisions aimed at ensuring that diverse viewpoints are protected and encouraged within higher education institutions. For detailed information on the bill's specific provisions and directives, refer to the official PDF version provided through the designated PDF URL.

Congressional Summary of HR 6663

Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

This bill addresses expressive activities (e.g., peacefully assembling, distributing literature, or carrying signs) on college campuses.

First, the bill generally prohibits a public institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from restricting noncommercial expressive activities on campus.

Further, the bill prohibits a public IHE from receiving federal funds if the Department of Education determines that the public IHE (1) maintains a policy that infringes upon the expressive rights of students; or (2) maintains or enforces time, place, or manner restrictions on expressive activities, except in limited circumstances.

In addition, the bill prohibits retaliation against an individual because the individual reported or complained about restrictions on expressive activities or participated in an investigation or hearing.

The bill also requires a private IHE that receives federal funds to provide students with its policies related to expressive rights.

The bill also establishes a framework for investigating complaints and for IHEs to regain eligibility for federal funds.

Current Status of Bill HR 6663

Bill HR 6663 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2025. Bill HR 6663 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2025.  Bill HR 6663's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of December 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6663

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 6663

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6663

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6663

Gregory F. Murphy
Gregory F. Murphy
North CarolinaRepublican

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