H.Res. 947 · 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 summaryOpposes political pledge requirements at colleges
This resolution expresses disapproval of colleges and universities that require students or job applicants to pledge support for or against specific political ideologies or movements as a condition of admission or employment. The resolution also discourages higher education institutions from requesting or requiring such pledges or statements.
How it affects you
If you're applying to college or seeking a job at a university, this resolution addresses whether those institutions can require you to state your views on particular political ideologies. The resolution is symbolic and doesn't carry the force of law, but it expresses a position that such requirements conflict with free speech and academic freedom principles.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Dec 11, 2025)
This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.
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.Res. 947
RESOLUTION
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.
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.”