[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 99 (Thursday, June 13, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             ENSURING STUDENTS A SAFE COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak 
about a bill to eradicate hazing on college campuses.
  This morning, Congresswoman Marcia Fudge will introduce the END ALL 
Hazing Act. I am proud to lead this bill with her to increase 
campuswide transparency and accountability for all student 
organizations.
  For too long, hazing has threatened the health and the safety of 
students and undermined the educational mission of higher education 
institutions.
  No student on any campus should have their well-being put in jeopardy 
because of a dangerous and life-threatening situation as part of a 
sports team or a club ritual.
  Parents who have lost children to incidents of hazing have been 
working with fraternities and sororities to engage in aggressive 
student education, outreach, and advocacy efforts to end tragic hazing 
incidents. Their work has included successfully pursuing legislation 
with transparency requirements in several States, including my home 
State of Pennsylvania.
  A Federal solution will more quickly address the problem and ensure 
students across the country can enjoy a safe collegiate experience with 
involvement in extracurricular activities and student organizations 
without fear of being hazed.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

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