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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require institutions of higher education participating in Federal student aid programs to share information about title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including a link to the webpage of the Office for Civil Rights where an individual can submit a complaint regarding discrimination in violation of such title, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025," requires colleges and universities that receive federal student aid to actively inform students about their rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal funding. Specifically, these institutions must prominently display a link on their homepage to the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights webpage where students can file discrimination complaints, and they must also annually post educational materials about these rights in visible campus locations and on their websites. The bill also mandates monthly briefings to Congress by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights detailing complaint data and investigation plans, and requires institutions to submit annual reports on discrimination complaints they receive to the Department of Education's Inspector General, who will then conduct audits of institutions with high complaint rates and study disparities in complaint reporting.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Lois Frankel (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Shontel Brown (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Gabe Evans (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Lucy McBath (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6857/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6857/BILLS-119hr6857ih.pdf |
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