Bill119th Congress
H.Res. 947
Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Introduced
Dec 11, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Education
Latest Action
Dec 11, 2025
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Republican·NC-3
Bioguide ID: M001210
First Name: Gregory
Middle Name: F.
Last Name: Murphy
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Cosponsors
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Committees
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Actions
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Related Bills
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Subjects
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Summaries
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Bill Details
- Update Date
- Apr 6, 2026
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HRES
- Resolution Number
- 947
- Congress
- 119
- Introduced Date
- Dec 11, 2025
- Policy Area
- Education
- Is Law
- No
Dec 11, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Source: House floor actions
Dec 11, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Submitted in House
Source: Library of Congress
Dec 11, 2025IntroReferral1025
Submitted in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House· Dec 11, 20250
This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.
Education and Workforce Committee
House· Standing
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025