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HR 5505 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Equal campus access for religious groups

The vote
Worked the bill
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Summary

What the bill does

This bill would cut federal funding to public colleges that treat religious student groups differently from other groups. It says schools cannot deny religious groups things like meeting spaces or official recognition because of their beliefs or leadership rules.

Why it matters

The stakes

Public colleges could lose money if they enforce policies that apply to all groups but conflict with a religious group's beliefs. The bill affects students who want to start or join religious clubs on campus.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • Religious student groups should have the same access to campus facilities and recognition as any other student group.bill
  • Schools should not punish groups for requiring leaders to share their faith or follow certain conduct rules.report
Critics
  • The bill could force schools to allow discrimination against students who do not share the group's beliefs, even in leadership roles.report
  • It takes away a school's ability to apply the same nondiscrimination rules to all student groups.report

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