H.R. 3724 · 118th Congress

End Woke Higher Education Act

Introduced on May 25, 2023 by Burgess Owens (R-UT-4). 3 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Sep 23, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
May 25, 2023
Cosponsors
3
0 from the other party
Policy area
Education
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

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.

Subjects

  • Higher education
  • Political parties and affiliation
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Religion
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Burgess OwensR-UT-4Sponsor

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Sep 19, 2024· House· Procedural· Failed 195–203
  2. On Passage
    Sep 19, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 213–201

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. May 25, 2023Introduced in House
  2. May 25, 2023Introduced in House
  3. May 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  4. Mar 21, 2024 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Mar 21, 2024 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.
  6. Apr 23, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-467.
  7. Apr 23, 2024 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-467.
  8. Apr 23, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.
  9. Sep 17, 2024 · HouseRules 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.
  10. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1455. (consideration: CR H5463-5477; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5471-5474)
  11. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseRule 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.
  12. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Michael Guest to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  13. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1455 and Rule XVIII.
  14. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3724.
  15. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  16. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  17. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  18. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3724.
  19. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  20. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  21. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseMs. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text: CR H5477)
  22. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  23. Sep 19, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  24. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5495-5496)
  25. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 - 203 (Roll no. 432).House · Roll call 432
  26. Sep 19, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 433).House · Roll call 433
  27. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 433).House · Roll call 433
  28. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  29. Sep 23, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. Association of American Universities5 reports
    $315K reported (all issues)
  2. AFL-CIO4 reports
    $3M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AFL-CIO WORKING FOR AMERICA INSTITUTE, INC. (THE)AI match · 92%
  3. Vanderbilt University4 reports
    $200K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY$1.6M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  4. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES3 reports
    $130K reported (all issues)
  5. Accrediting Commission for Colleges and Junior Colleges, WASC3 reports
    $15K reported (all issues)
  6. Higher Learning Commission3 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  7. Middle States Commission on Higher Education3 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  8. NATIONAL ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES3 reports
    $220K reported (all issues)
  9. New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)3 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  10. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities3 reports
    $15K reported (all issues)
  11. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges3 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  12. WASC Senior College & University Commission3 reports
    $15K reported (all issues)
  13. AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $782K reported (all issues)
  14. AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE2 reports
    $247.8K reported (all issues)
  15. American Federation of Teachers2 reports
    $540K reported (all issues)
  16. BOSTON UNIVERSITY2 reports
    $140K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: BOSTON UNIVERSITY, TRUSTEES OFAI match · 100%
  17. Fraternal Government Relations Coalition2 reports
    $100K reported (all issues)
  18. HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN2 reports
    $381.2K reported (all issues)
  19. RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY2 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY$15.3M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  20. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND2 reports
    $69.6K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDAI match · 100%
  21. University of California2 reports
    $890K reported (all issues)
  22. University of Michigan2 reports
    $130K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANAI match · 100%
  23. doTERRA International LLC2 reports
    $50K reported (all issues)
  24. ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM1 report
    $10K reported (all issues)
  25. American Civil Liberties Union1 report
    $400K reported (all issues)
  26. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $190K reported (all issues)
  27. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY1 report
    Federal contractor: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY$30.2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  28. New York University1 report
    $140K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY$10.3M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  29. OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY1 report
    $55K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY$4.8M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  30. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY1 report
    $110K reported (all issues)
  31. The Ohio State University1 report
    $56.6K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE$2.2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  32. The Pennsylvania State University1 report
    $140K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY$415.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  33. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO1 report
    $190.8K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY$91.6K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 90%
  34. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA$547.6K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%

Reports filed in 2024, 2025.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.