S.2859

Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

Introduced·9/18/25

Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures religious student organizations receive equal treatment at public colleges.

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to mandate that public institutions of higher education provide religious student organizations with the same rights, benefits, and privileges as other student organizations. This includes full access to campus facilities and official recognition, regardless of the religious group's beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or conduct.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 19

Senate

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Sep 18, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6732-6734)