Washington, D.C. — Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) is joined by Representative Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Representative Glen “GT” Thompson (R-PA), in celebrating the Senate passage of H.R. 5646, the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, which combats hazing and dangerous practices towards students on college campuses.

“I know what it's like to lose a loved one to violence—no parent should ever have to bury their child. This bill empowers students and their families to make informed decisions about the schools they attend and the organizations they join. That information could be life-saving,” said Representative McBath. “Our bipartisan legislation helps make sure that schools have the tools they need to foster safe learning environments. I am proud to see the Senate send this critical legislation to the President’s desk, and I thank my colleagues for their continued commitment to safeguarding the well-being of our students.”

“With the Stop Campus Hazing Act passing in the Senate, we’re one step closer to saving lives like Tucker Hipps and other students tragically killed in a suspected incidents of campus hazing. I applaud my colleagues as we honor Tucker’s memory. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation mandates greater transparency in fraternity hazing reporting,” said Representative Jeff Duncan. 

“Student safety and well-being should be the top priority at every campus in America. Unfortunately, hazing has eroded that standard at schools across the country, but thanks to the tireless efforts of students, families, and advocates, the Stop Campus Hazing Act will be law, and we can start to undo the damage. I’m grateful to Ranking Member Scott and Representatives Duncan and McBath for their leadership on this issue and encourage the President to sign it quickly!” said Chairwoman Foxx.

“Since the year 2000, there have been more than 100 hazing-related deaths on college campuses. Fortunately, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, aims to prevent students from dangerous hazing on college campuses," said Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott. “By improving reporting and mandating prevention programs, this bill is a bipartisan measure to protect the health and safety of students while ensuring that students and their parents can make informed decisions when joining campus organizations.” 

“When parents send their kids away to college, they expect they will get a good education and make new friends. They don’t expect them to be harassed and hazed.  Unfortunately, hazing is a dangerous—and at times deadly—reality, and we must work to end it,” said Senator Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan legislation to improve hazing prevention efforts on college campuses has now passed the Senate, and heads to the president's desk for signature, and I’ll keep working to stop this abuse and keep students safe.”

“Every student should feel safe on their college campus,” said Dr. Cassidy. “By increasing transparency, the Stop Campus Hazing Act ensures that hazing is never ignored. Proud to see this legislation pass Congress and look forward to it becoming law.”  

"Too many parents and families have suffered the serious injury or loss of a loved one through hazing. Today, Congress has reaffirmed it has no place in our society," said Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson. 

Background

The bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act:

• Defines Hazing and Promotes Transparency: This bill creates a uniform definition of hazing and requires colleges and universities to report hazing incidents annually. 

• Strengthens Prevention Efforts: Schools are mandated to implement hazing prevention programs aimed at educating students, faculty, and staff. 

• Addresses Campus Safety: This bill introduces new requirements for reporting and preventing hazing and works alongside anti-hazing rules at schools and state levels.