H.R. 5505: Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would require public colleges and universities to provide religious student organizations with the same access to campus facilities and official recognition as other student groups. If a school denies these rights to religious organizations because of their beliefs or practices, it would lose federal funding under the Higher Education Act.

Supporters of the bill argue that it protects the rights of religious students to freely associate and practice their faith on campus. They believe it ensures that religious groups are treated fairly and equally, preventing discrimination based on religious beliefs.

Critics contend that the bill could force public institutions to support organizations that may have exclusionary practices, potentially conflicting with the schools' non-discrimination policies. They worry it might compel universities to fund or recognize groups whose beliefs or practices are at odds with institutional values or policies promoting inclusivity.

The analysis of H.R. 5505: Equal Campus Access Act of 2025, sponsored by Tim Walberg, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. While there is significant lobbying activity from companies like Tencent America LLC and Alibaba Group Holding Limited, which have contributed $200,000 and $80,000 respectively through lobbying firms, these contributions do not directly relate to the bill's focus on campus access. The lack of direct financial ties between the sponsors' donors and the bill's provisions suggests a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not necessarily indicate a conflict unless there is a clear financial incentive tied to the bill's outcomes.

Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.

Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026