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Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on Eligibility of Faith-Based Entities, Docket No. ED-2019-OPE-0080, RIN 1840-AD45. Our comment largely in support of the free speech provisions and provisions on the rights of religious student organizations can be read at: https://www.thefire.org/fire-comment-on-religion-ed-regulations-feb-18-2020/. FIRE also met and had telephone calls with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also wrote to the Department of Education and the Office for Management and Budget (OMB) to urge them to finalize the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE had a telephone call with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights urging it to finalize the Title IX regs. The substance of the proposed regulations was not discussed. We did discuss an open OCR Title VI investigation into Georgia Tech, and advised OCR that we would be submitting a letter that FIRE sent to the institution about the facts underlying the complaint to the OCR for its consideration during the investigation. FIRE also reviewed drafts of HR 6379 (the CARES Act) dealing with COVID-19 relief for its implications on nonprofits and others who engage in constitutionally protected federal lobbying. We communicated our concerns to Congressional offices.
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FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) via FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on Eligibility of Faith-Based Entities, Docket No. ED-2019-OPE-0080, RIN 1840-AD45. Our comment largely in support of the free speech provisions and provisions on the rights of religious student organizations can be read at: https://www.thefire.org/fire-comment-on-religion-ed-regulations-feb-18-2020/. FIRE also met and had telephone calls with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also wrote to the Department of Education and the Office for Management and Budget (OMB) to urge them to finalize the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE had a telephone call with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights urging it to finalize the Title IX regs. The substance of the proposed regulations was not discussed. We did discuss an open OCR Title VI investigation into Georgia Tech, and advised OCR that we would be submitting a letter that FIRE sent to the institution about the facts underlying the complaint to the OCR for its consideration during the investigation. FIRE also reviewed drafts of HR 6379 (the CARES Act) dealing with COVID-19 relief for its implications on nonprofits and others who engage in constitutionally protected federal lobbying. We communicated our concerns to Congressional offices.
Source: Senate LDA
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on Eligibility of Faith-Based Entities, Docket No. ED-2019-OPE-0080, RIN 1840-AD45. Our comment largely in support of the free speech provisions and provisions on the rights of religious student organizations can be read at: https://www.thefire.org/fire-comment-on-religion-ed-regulations-feb-18-2020/. FIRE also met and had telephone calls with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also wrote to the Department of Education and the Office for Management and Budget (OMB) to urge them to finalize the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE had a telephone call with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights urging it to finalize the Title IX regs. The substance of the proposed regulations was not discussed. We did discuss an open OCR Title VI investigation into Georgia Tech, and advised OCR that we would be submitting a letter that FIRE sent to the institution about the facts underlying the complaint to the OCR for its consideration during the investigation. FIRE also reviewed drafts of HR 6379 (the CARES Act) dealing with COVID-19 relief for its implications on nonprofits and others who engage in constitutionally protected federal lobbying. We communicated our concerns to Congressional offices.
Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on Eligibility of Faith-Based Entities, Docket No. ED-2019-OPE-0080, RIN 1840-AD45. Our comment largely in support of the free speech provisions and provisions on the rights of religious student organizations can be read at: https://www.thefire.org/fire-comment-on-religion-ed-regulations-feb-18-2020/. FIRE also met and had telephone calls with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also wrote to the Department of Education and the Office for Management and Budget (OMB) to urge them to finalize the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE had a telephone call with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights urging it to finalize the Title IX regs. The substance of the proposed regulations was not discussed. We did discuss an open OCR Title VI investigation into Georgia Tech, and advised OCR that we would be submitting a letter that FIRE sent to the institution about the facts underlying the complaint to the OCR for its consideration during the investigation. FIRE also reviewed drafts of HR 6379 (the CARES Act) dealing with COVID-19 relief for its implications on nonprofits and others who engage in constitutionally protected federal lobbying. We communicated our concerns to Congressional offices.
Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on Eligibility of Faith-Based Entities, Docket No. ED-2019-OPE-0080, RIN 1840-AD45. Our comment largely in support of the free speech provisions and provisions on the rights of religious student organizations can be read at: https://www.thefire.org/fire-comment-on-religion-ed-regulations-feb-18-2020/. FIRE also met and had telephone calls with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also wrote to the Department of Education and the Office for Management and Budget (OMB) to urge them to finalize the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE had a telephone call with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights urging it to finalize the Title IX regs. The substance of the proposed regulations was not discussed. We did discuss an open OCR Title VI investigation into Georgia Tech, and advised OCR that we would be submitting a letter that FIRE sent to the institution about the facts underlying the complaint to the OCR for its consideration during the investigation. FIRE also reviewed drafts of HR 6379 (the CARES Act) dealing with COVID-19 relief for its implications on nonprofits and others who engage in constitutionally protected federal lobbying. We communicated our concerns to Congressional offices.
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE met with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also met with the White House's Office For Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss FIRE's support for the pending regulations on the enforcement of Title IX. Department of Education staff called in to the meeting with OMB.
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Most of FIRE's lobbying during this period was the writing and submission of our formal comment to the Department of Education on the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE advocated for student free speech and due process in the regulations and our comment is publicly available on our website. We later filed a supplemental comment to the department to respond to other comments that were filed in the process. Again, we advocated for student free speech and due process. On February 11, 2019, FIRE sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urging the State Department to avoid warrantless surveillance of Chinese nationals studying at U.S. Colleges. That letter is available on our website. FIRE had conversations with congressional offices regarding our concerns about the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852), which we oppose on free speech grounds. FIRE also spoke with congressional offices about the President's Executive Order on Campus Free Speech. Finally, FIRE had conversations with congressional offices about our support for The Free Right to Expression in Education Act (H.R. 1672) which would prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting student expression to misleadingly labelled "free speech" zones.
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Most of FIRE's lobbying during this period was the writing and submission of our formal comment to the Department of Education on the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE advocated for student free speech and due process in the regulations and our comment is publicly available on our website. We later filed a supplemental comment to the department to respond to other comments that were filed in the process. Again, we advocated for student free speech and due process. On February 11, 2019, FIRE sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urging the State Department to avoid warrantless surveillance of Chinese nationals studying at U.S. Colleges. That letter is available on our website. FIRE had conversations with congressional offices regarding our concerns about the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852), which we oppose on free speech grounds. FIRE also spoke with congressional offices about the President's Executive Order on Campus Free Speech. Finally, FIRE had conversations with congressional offices about our support for The Free Right to Expression in Education Act (H.R. 1672) which would prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting student expression to misleadingly labelled "free speech" zones.
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE met with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also met with the White House's Office For Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss FIRE's support for the pending regulations on the enforcement of Title IX. Department of Education staff called in to the meeting with OMB.
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Most of FIRE's lobbying during this period was the writing and submission of our formal comment to the Department of Education on the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE advocated for student free speech and due process in the regulations and our comment is publicly available on our website. We later filed a supplemental comment to the department to respond to other comments that were filed in the process. Again, we advocated for student free speech and due process. On February 11, 2019, FIRE sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urging the State Department to avoid warrantless surveillance of Chinese nationals studying at U.S. Colleges. That letter is available on our website. FIRE had conversations with congressional offices regarding our concerns about the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852), which we oppose on free speech grounds. FIRE also spoke with congressional offices about the President's Executive Order on Campus Free Speech. Finally, FIRE had conversations with congressional offices about our support for The Free Right to Expression in Education Act (H.R. 1672) which would prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting student expression to misleadingly labelled "free speech" zones.
Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Most of FIRE's lobbying during this period was the writing and submission of our formal comment to the Department of Education on the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE advocated for student free speech and due process in the regulations and our comment is publicly available on our website. We later filed a supplemental comment to the department to respond to other comments that were filed in the process. Again, we advocated for student free speech and due process. On February 11, 2019, FIRE sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urging the State Department to avoid warrantless surveillance of Chinese nationals studying at U.S. Colleges. That letter is available on our website. FIRE had conversations with congressional offices regarding our concerns about the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852), which we oppose on free speech grounds. FIRE also spoke with congressional offices about the President's Executive Order on Campus Free Speech. Finally, FIRE had conversations with congressional offices about our support for The Free Right to Expression in Education Act (H.R. 1672) which would prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting student expression to misleadingly labelled "free speech" zones.
Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on Eligibility of Faith-Based Entities, Docket No. ED-2019-OPE-0080, RIN 1840-AD45. Our comment largely in support of the free speech provisions and provisions on the rights of religious student organizations can be read at: https://www.thefire.org/fire-comment-on-religion-ed-regulations-feb-18-2020/. FIRE also met and had telephone calls with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also wrote to the Department of Education and the Office for Management and Budget (OMB) to urge them to finalize the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE had a telephone call with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights urging it to finalize the Title IX regs. The substance of the proposed regulations was not discussed. We did discuss an open OCR Title VI investigation into Georgia Tech, and advised OCR that we would be submitting a letter that FIRE sent to the institution about the facts underlying the complaint to the OCR for its consideration during the investigation. FIRE also reviewed drafts of HR 6379 (the CARES Act) dealing with COVID-19 relief for its implications on nonprofits and others who engage in constitutionally protected federal lobbying. We communicated our concerns to Congressional offices.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) via FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
FIRE met with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also met with the White House's Office For Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss FIRE's support for the pending regulations on the enforcement of Title IX. Department of Education staff called in to the meeting with OMB.
FIRE met with Congressional offices to discuss free speech on campus, including FIRE's support for H.R. 1672, the Free Right to Expression in Education Act, a bill that would prohibit public institutions from restricting speech to certain outdoor areas of campuses, often misleadingly labeled as "free speech zones." We also discussed how colleges should be addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without violating the First Amendment. During those conversations FIRE shared its concerns about the President's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism. FIRE also met with the White House's Office For Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss FIRE's support for the pending regulations on the enforcement of Title IX. Department of Education staff called in to the meeting with OMB.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) via FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
FIRE had a meeting with the Department of Education to discuss ways the Department could protect free speech on college campuses. FIRE also met with Congressional offices, the Department of Justice, and White House General Counsel to discuss addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without infringing on free speech rights. FIRE also communicated with Congressional offices to discuss free speech and academic freedom on college campuses.
FIRE had a meeting with the Department of Education to discuss ways the Department could protect free speech on college campuses. FIRE also met with Congressional offices, the Department of Justice, and White House General Counsel to discuss addressing anti-Semitism on college campuses without infringing on free speech rights. FIRE also communicated with Congressional offices to discuss free speech and academic freedom on college campuses.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) via FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
FIRE communicated with congressional staff about free speech on college campuses. Specifically, we communicated our concerns over the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852) and opposed it being added on as an amendment to the Equality Act (HR 2574); our support for the Free Right to Expression in Education Act (FREE Act, H.R. 1672); and our support for S. Res. 233 which promotes campus free speech.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) via FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Most of FIRE's lobbying during this period was the writing and submission of our formal comment to the Department of Education on the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE advocated for student free speech and due process in the regulations and our comment is publicly available on our website. We later filed a supplemental comment to the department to respond to other comments that were filed in the process. Again, we advocated for student free speech and due process. On February 11, 2019, FIRE sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urging the State Department to avoid warrantless surveillance of Chinese nationals studying at U.S. Colleges. That letter is available on our website. FIRE had conversations with congressional offices regarding our concerns about the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852), which we oppose on free speech grounds. FIRE also spoke with congressional offices about the President's Executive Order on Campus Free Speech. Finally, FIRE had conversations with congressional offices about our support for The Free Right to Expression in Education Act (H.R. 1672) which would prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting student expression to misleadingly labelled "free speech" zones.
Most of FIRE's lobbying during this period was the writing and submission of our formal comment to the Department of Education on the pending Title IX regulations. FIRE advocated for student free speech and due process in the regulations and our comment is publicly available on our website. We later filed a supplemental comment to the department to respond to other comments that were filed in the process. Again, we advocated for student free speech and due process. On February 11, 2019, FIRE sent a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urging the State Department to avoid warrantless surveillance of Chinese nationals studying at U.S. Colleges. That letter is available on our website. FIRE had conversations with congressional offices regarding our concerns about the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (S. 852), which we oppose on free speech grounds. FIRE also spoke with congressional offices about the President's Executive Order on Campus Free Speech. Finally, FIRE had conversations with congressional offices about our support for The Free Right to Expression in Education Act (H.R. 1672) which would prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting student expression to misleadingly labelled "free speech" zones.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)