House subcommittee holds hearing on First Amendment in higher education

The House Education Subcommittee on Higher Education held a hearing on April 29, 2026, titled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education." Four witnesses testified—Tyson Langhofer (Alliance Defending Freedom), Jud Horras (North American Interfraternity Conference), Emerson Sykes (ACLU), and Dr. Steven McGuire (American Council of Trustees and Alumni). (House Education & Workforce Committee, Apr. 29, 2026)