H.R. 6663 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Dec 11, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryProtects student free speech on college campuses
This bill sets rules about free speech and free expression on college campuses. It prevents public colleges and universities that receive federal student aid money from restricting activities like peaceful protests, handing out flyers, or carrying signs. It also requires private colleges that get federal funds to be clear about their policies on student speech, and it protects people from being punished for reporting concerns about speech restrictions.
How it affects you
If you're a college student at a public university receiving federal aid, this bill means you'd have stronger legal protections for peaceful protest, distributing literature, and similar activities on campus. Students at private colleges receiving federal funds would have the right to know their institution's speech policies upfront. The bill also protects anyone who complains about speech restrictions from retaliation.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Dec 11, 2025)
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
This bill addresses expressive activities (e.g., peacefully assembling, distributing literature, or carrying signs) on college campuses.
First, the bill generally prohibits a public institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from restricting noncommercial expressive activities on campus.
Further, the bill prohibits a public IHE from receiving federal funds if the Department of Education determines that the public IHE (1) maintains a policy that infringes upon the expressive rights of students; or (2) maintains or enforces time, place, or manner restrictions on expressive activities, except in limited circumstances.
In addition, the bill prohibits retaliation against an individual because the individual reported or complained about restrictions on expressive activities or participated in an investigation or hearing.
The bill also requires a private IHE that receives federal funds to provide students with its policies related to expressive rights.
The bill also establishes a framework for investigating complaints and for IHEs to regain eligibility for federal funds.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6663
A BILL
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
Sponsor: Rep. Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC-3) · Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 11, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”