S. 982: No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-09-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-12):
No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act of 2025
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs to report incidents of civil disturbance.
Specifically, the bill requires each IHE to include in its annual security report its current campus policies for responding to incidents of civil disturbance occurring on campus, including with respect to coordination of such response with state, local, and campus law enforcement. The bill defines the term incident of civil disturbance to mean a civil unrest activity (e.g., a demonstration, riot, or strike) that disrupts the community in which it is taking place and requires intervention to maintain public safety and prevent the disruption of learning.
Additionally, the bill requires accrediting agencies to monitor an IHE's compliance with these reporting requirements. (Under current law, an IHE must be accredited by an accrediting agency to participate in federal student aid programs.)
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 982 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 982?
S. 982 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 982 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).