S. 2859 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
S. 2859 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 18, 2025, sponsored by James Lankford with 30 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
- Sep 18, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 This bill prohibits funding made available under the Higher Education Act of 1965 from being provided to any public institution of higher education (IHE) that denies certain campus rights to religious student organizations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Lankford (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 18, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. (Mar 19, 2026)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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