Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 11, 2019Education
H.R. 1672
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 11, 2019)
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
This bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campus if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include (1) distributing literature; (2) carrying a sign; (3) circulating a petition; or (4) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. They exclude violence, harassment, or obscenity.
What just happenedMar 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2019
- Mar 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Mar 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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