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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 18, 2025
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H.R. 5486In CommitteeEducation

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark (D-WI)171 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 18, 2025
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In plain English

H.R. 5486 requires colleges and universities to disclose information about harassment and discrimination incidents to the federal government and prospective students. The bill establishes a competitive grant program to fund campus anti-harassment initiatives at higher education institutions. The measure clarifies that its requirements do not preempt or affect other federal or state laws. Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] introduced the bill with 171 Democratic cosponsors.

What’s in the bill (3 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Institutional and financial assistance information for
  • Sec. 3. Anti-harassment competitive grant program
  • Sec. 4. Effect on other laws
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Sep 18
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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All 171 cosponsors

171 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (171)
Sherrill, MikieNJ-11
Swalwell, EricCA-14
Scott, DavidGA-13

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