H.R. 2516 Reported by committee Education

Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit political litmus tests in accreditation of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] Introduced March 31, 2025 Cosponsors 12 (12 R) Latest action January 13, 2026

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  1. Jan 13, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 380.
  2. Jan 13, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-444.
  3. Jun 25, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
  4. Jun 25, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Mar 31, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  6. Mar 31, 2025 Introduced in House

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