H.R. 2555 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025
H.R. 2555 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025, was introduced on Apr 1, 2025, sponsored by Erin Houchin with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025 This bill establishes freedom of association protections for college students in single-sex social organizations. Specifically, the bill gives students (or groups of students) enrolled at institutions of higher education (IHEs) the right to form or join social organizations, including single-sex social organizations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026
Sponsor
Erin Houchin (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 1, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 682. (Aug 27, 2026)
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- H.R. 433: Department of Education Protection Act
- H.R. 768: Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
- H.R. 881: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
- H.R. 1005: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
- H.R. 1048: Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act
- H.R. 1049: Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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