H.R. 5505

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 18, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Walberg · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce

Table of contents

• H.R. 5505
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Campus access for religious groups

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Campus access for religious groups

• Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 () is amended by adding at the end the following: 20 U.S.C. 1011 et seq.
  • None of the funds made available under this Act may be provided to any public institution of higher education that denies to a religious student organization any right, benefit, or privilege that is otherwise afforded to other student organizations at the institution (including full access to the facilities of the institution and official recognition of the organization by the institution) because of the religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct of the religious student organization.