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".

3.0.0 3724 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z House H HR 2023-05-25 118 <pre>[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]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]</pre> sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Standing Referred To 2024-09-23T22:15:45Z hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee House Standing Unknown 2024-09-19T20:08:42Z Unknown 2024-09-19T17:28:48Z Reported By 2024-04-23T14:56:09Z Markup By 2024-03-21T14:00:00Z Referred To 2023-05-25T13:09:25Z 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". 118 1455 HRES 2024-09-18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 14:05:53 Related bill House Procedurally-related House 2024-09-23 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. IntroReferral 2024-09-19 16:16:38 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 16:16:36 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 433). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 433 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll433.xml House 118 2024-09-19T20:16:36Z 2 2024-09-19 16:16:36 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 433). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 433 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll433.xml House 118 2024-09-19T20:16:36Z 2 2024-09-19 16:08:42 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 - 203 (Roll no. 432). Floor H36210 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 432 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll432.xml House 118 2024-09-19T20:08:42Z 2 2024-09-19 15:40:17 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5495-5496) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:29:32 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:29:01 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:28:48 Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text: CR H5477) Floor H36200 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 2024-09-19 13:28:00 The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:27:48 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:26:49 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3724. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:20:09 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:15:41 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 13:07:17 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 12:15:25 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3724. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 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. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 12:14:34 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael Guest to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 12:14:08 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-19 12:14:03 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) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2024-09-17 21:40:18 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. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2024-04-23 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions 2024-04-23 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-467. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 2024-04-23 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-467. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 2024-03-21 hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14. Committee 2024-03-21 hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Committee 2023-05-25 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 2023-05-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2023-05-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress O000086 Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] Burgess Owens R UT 4 N W000828 Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22] Brandon Williams R NY 22 2023-05-30 False D000032 Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] Byron Donalds R FL 19 2023-06-09 False H001093 Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] Erin Houchin R IN 9 2024-03-21 False 2024-04-01T20:37:00Z 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 Higher education 2024-05-07T13:30:27Z Political parties and affiliation 2024-05-07T13:30:37Z Racial and ethnic relations 2024-05-07T13:31:08Z Religion 2024-05-07T13:30:45Z Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination 2024-05-07T13:31:01Z Education 2023-06-22T19:45:15Z

00 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.

07 2024-04-23 Reported to House 2024-09-16T16:20:52Z Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023This 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.

End Woke Higher Education Act Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text 255 End Woke Higher Education Act 2024-09-26T00:08:15Z S Senate Referred in Senate RFS Short Title(s) for portions of this bill from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text 256 Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act 2024-09-26T00:08:15Z S Senate Referred in Senate RFS Short Title(s) for portions of this bill from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text 256 Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2024 2024-09-26T00:08:15Z S Senate Referred in Senate RFS Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill 109 Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2024 2024-09-21T03:08:18Z H House Engrossed in House EH Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill 109 Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act 2024-09-21T03:08:18Z H House Engrossed in House EH Short Title(s) as Passed House 104 End Woke Higher Education Act 2024-09-21T03:08:18Z H House Engrossed in House EH Display Title 45 End Woke Higher Education Act 2024-09-21T03:08:18Z Short Title(s) as Introduced 101 Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 2024-05-24T13:39:20Z Introduced in House IH Short Title(s) as Reported to House 102 Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 2024-05-24T13:33:10Z H House Reported in House RH Official Title as Introduced 6 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. 2024-03-18T20:54:12Z Introduced in House IH 1200 118 HAMDT 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. 2024-09-20T16:13:52Z 2024-09-19 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:26:32 O000175 Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] Andrew Ogles R TN 5 2024-09-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 3724 End Woke Higher Education Act 2025-07-21 4 2024-09-19 13:26:32 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:19:38 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H5476-5477; text: CR H5476) Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:19:38 House Amendment Offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:26:32 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 1199 118 HAMDT 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. 2024-09-20T16:13:12Z 2024-09-19 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:19:28 O000175 Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] Andrew Ogles R TN 5 2024-09-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 3724 End Woke Higher Education Act 2025-07-21 4 2024-09-19 13:19:28 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:14:52 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H5475-5476; text: CR H5475) Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:14:52 House Amendment Offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:19:28 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 1198 118 HAMDT 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. 13:14:37 M001221 Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19] Marcus Molinaro R NY J. 19 2024-09-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 3724 End Woke Higher Education Act 2025-07-21 4 2024-09-19 13:14:37 On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:06:50 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Molinaro. (consideration: CR H5474-5475; text: CR H5474) Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:06:50 House Amendment Offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2024-09-19 13:14:37 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 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