Contact Congress about H.Res. 947: Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Public colleges would be told not to make people back a political belief to get in or move up. The resolution focuses on DEI statements but covers any political idea or movement. It does not change the law by itself.

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Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Latest action on H.Res. 947: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects students applying to public colleges and faculty seeking jobs, renewal, tenure, or promotion at those schools. It also affects public colleges that use DEI statements or other belief-based questions in admissions or faculty reviews. Private colleges are not directly covered by the resolution.

Why this matters: This matters because some students and faculty may feel they must say the “right” political thing to get into a public college or advance there. The resolution says public schools should judge people without forcing them to support or oppose an ideology. It also highlights a larger debate: how schools should support diversity while protecting free speech. Since the resolution is not binding law, its practical effect depends on what schools, courts, or lawmakers do next.

Key provisions in H.Res. 947

• The resolution focuses on public colleges and universities. It covers student admissions and faculty job decisions.
• It targets forced statements about political beliefs or movements. That includes pledges or statements about diversity, equity, and inclusion, often called DEI.
• It points to Supreme Court cases about academic freedom and forced speech. The cases are Sweezy, Keyishian, Healy, and Barnette.
• It uses survey data saying some colleges include DEI factors in tenure rules and job ads. Tenure is long-term job protection for faculty.
• It says some medical schools ask applicants about their DEI views or DEI experience.

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Questions people ask about H.Res. 947

What is H.Res. 947?

Public colleges would be told not to make people back a political belief to get in or move up. The resolution focuses on DEI statements but covers any political idea or movement. It does not change the law by itself.

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