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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. OWENS:H.R. 3724.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Section 8 of Article I of the ConstitutionThe single subject of this legislation is:Education[Page H2641]
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H. Rept. 118-467

- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Federal securities laws with respect to the materiality of disclosure requirements, to establish the Public Company Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5179) to require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5339) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5717) to provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7909) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 136) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 433).
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 433).
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On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 - 203 (Roll no. 432).
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5495-5496)
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3724, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bonamici demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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13:28:48
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text: CR H5477)
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The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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13:26:49
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3724.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 3.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 2.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 1.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3724.
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12:14:34
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1455 and Rule XVIII.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael Guest to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3724, H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 5717, H.R. 7909 and H.J. Res. 136. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3724 and H.R. 5717 under a structured rule and H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 7909, and H.J. Res. 136 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1455. (consideration: CR H5463-5477; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5471-5474)
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1455 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3724, H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 5717, H.R. 7909 and H.J. Res. 136. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3724 and H.R. 5717 under a structured rule and H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 7909, and H.J. Res. 136 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-467.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60183
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on March 21, 2024
Education
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- Political parties and affiliation
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- Racial and ethnic relations
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- Religion
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- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
2024-05-07T13:31:01Z
Education
2023-06-22T19:45:15Z
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2023-05-25
Introduced in House
2024-03-06T15:53:59Z
Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023
This bill revises the requirements for an accrediting agency to be recognized by the Department of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education being offered at an institution of higher education (IHE).
Specifically, an accrediting agency must confirm that its standards do not require, encourage, or coerce an IHE to (1) support or oppose specific partisan or political beliefs or viewpoints on social or political issues; or (2) support the disparate treatment of any individual or group on the basis of sex, race, or ethnicity.
Additionally, an accrediting agency must confirm that its standards do not prohibit an IHE from having a religious mission. The accrediting agency may not prohibit the IHE from requiring an applicant, student, or employee to provide a statement of faith or adhere to a code of conduct.
The bill also prohibits an accrediting agency from adopting additional standards for accreditation that are not specifically authorized by statute.
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Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023
This bill revises the requirements for an accrediting agency to be recognized by the Department of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education being offered at an institution of higher education (IHE).
Specifically, an accrediting agency must confirm that its standards do not require, encourage, or coerce an IHE to (1) support, oppose, or commit to supporting or opposing specific partisan, political, or ideological viewpoints or beliefs or specific viewpoints or beliefs on social, cultural, or political issues; or (2) support or commit to supporting the disparate treatment of any individual or group on the basis of any protected class under federal civil rights law.
Additionally, an accrediting agency must confirm that its standards do not prohibit an IHE from having a religious mission. The accrediting agency may not prohibit the IHE from requiring an applicant, student, employee, or independent contractor to provide a statement of faith or adhere to a code of conduct.
The bill specifies that an IHE shall be eligible to participate in federal student aid programs if the IHE is in compliance with the standards of the accrediting agency that assesses the IHE in accordance with statute.

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Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
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Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2024
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Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
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Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023
2024-05-24T13:39:20Z
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Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023
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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 118-685 to specify that the prohibition on discrimination by public universities against religious student organizations based on their leadership standards includes leadership standards regarding religious identity, belief, or practice.
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2024-09-19
On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H5476-5477; text: CR H5476)
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 118-685 to express the sense of Congress that acts of violence committed on the campus of an institution of higher education are not protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution.
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2024-09-19
On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H5475-5476; text: CR H5475)
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 118-685 to add "religion" to the definition of political test in the bill.
2024-09-20T16:11:20Z
2024-09-19
On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Molinaro. (consideration: CR H5474-5475; text: CR H5474)
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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2024-09-23T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr3724rfs/xml/BILLS-118hr3724rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2024-09-19T04:00:00Z
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2024-04-23T04:00:00Z
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2023-05-25T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr3724ih/xml/BILLS-118hr3724ih.xml
2024-09-23
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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