Contact Congress about H.R. 5505: Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

Public colleges would have to treat religious student groups like other student clubs. If they deny access because of a group’s faith-based beliefs or rules, they could lose federal higher education funds.

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Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

Latest action on H.R. 5505: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects religious student groups and public colleges that take federal higher education money. Religious groups could gain stronger protection for campus access and recognition. Public colleges may need to review club rules, especially rules about who can lead or join student groups.

Why this matters: This bill matters because disputes over religious clubs can affect who gets to meet, lead, and be recognized on campus. It would put federal money behind a rule that protects religious student groups from unequal treatment. The tradeoff is that schools may have less room to apply some nondiscrimination or inclusion rules to those groups. The final effect would depend on how agencies and courts apply the bill.

Key provisions in H.R. 5505

• The bill applies only to public colleges and universities that get money under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
• Schools would have to treat religious student groups fairly to keep that federal higher education money.
• Religious student groups would have to get the same rights, benefits, and privileges as other student groups at the school.
• The bill names two protected benefits: full use of campus facilities and official recognition by the school.
• A school could not deny access or recognition because of a group’s religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership rules, or conduct rules.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5505

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5505

What is H.R. 5505?

Public colleges would have to treat religious student groups like other student clubs. If they deny access because of a group’s faith-based beliefs or rules, they could lose federal higher education funds.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5505?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 5505?

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