AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 22, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Prohibits federal funding under the Higher Education Act of 1965 from going to public colleges and universities that deny rights to religious student organizations
- Applies to any denial of rights, benefits, or privileges based on a religious organization's beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or conduct standards
- Creates a condition on federal higher education funding contingent on equal treatment of religious student groups
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Public institutions that restrict religious student organizations could lose federal higher education funding
- The bill does not specify which federal programs or funding amounts would be affected
- The bill does not define what constitutes a 'denial' or provide enforcement mechanisms
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Reported (Amended) by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on September 16, 2026 (H. Rept. 119-833)
- Placed on the Union Calendar as Calendar No. 730 on September 16, 2026
- Committee ordered amended version reported on June 25, 2026 by vote of 18-15
- Originally introduced in House on September 18, 2025
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 730.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-833.
- Jun 25, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- Jun 25, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Sep 18, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sep 18, 2025 — Introduced in House