Bills · HR 927
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 927Racial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to change how colleges evaluate individuals for admission, employment, and contracting. If it becomes law, it would prevent institutions from using specific ideological statements or views on concepts like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a requirement or a factor in decision-making. Voters should care because it could impact the free speech environment on campuses by protecting individuals from being forced to express particular viewpoints to gain access to education or employment.
If this bill passes, colleges would likely need to rethink parts of their application processes and hiring practices, potentially shifting focus away from "DEI statements" and similar requirements. If it doesn't pass, colleges would continue to have the discretion to require or consider such statements. This could lead to a different campus culture where merit and academic qualifications are emphasized more explicitly, or where institutions face more constraints in how they pursue diversity goals through hiring and admissions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits colleges from requiring students, employees, or applicants to endorse ideologies promoting differential treatment based on race, color, or ethnicity.
This ensures individuals are not forced to adopt specific viewpoints on identity and fairness.
PROVISION 02
Prevents colleges from requiring statements about a person's views, experiences, or contributions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), antiracism, or social justice.
This eliminates "diversity statements" as a mandatory part of applications for admission, employment, or contracting.
PROVISION 03
Forbids colleges from giving preferential treatment based on unsolicited statements supporting ideologies that promote differential treatment based on race, color, or ethnicity.
This aims to ensure that unrequested ideological declarations do not sway selection processes.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the bill does not restrict academic research or coursework.
This ensures that legitimate educational and research activities are not curtailed by the new prohibitions.
PROVISION 05
Allows colleges to ask applicants to discuss their research or artistic creations, certify compliance with anti-discrimination law, or discuss teaching methods for students with disabilities.
These exceptions ensure that legitimate inquiries related to academic work and legal compliance are still permitted.
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2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 927
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionFeb 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House BillHR 927Racial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2025
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