The passage of Freedom of Association legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives by a 213-201...
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The Stop Campus Hazing Act Passes Out of Committee
Members of the Anti-Hazing Coalition were in Washington last week to watch the House Education and Workforce Committee...
Student Civil Rights and Greek Life: Wynn Smiley Speaks on University of Maryland Policies
Listen to Fraternity Forward Coalition's Wynn Smiley discuss the University of Maryland's handling of student civil...
Advocating for Due Process Rights on Campus
At the Fraternity and Sorority PAC, we are committed to ensuring that our interfraternal student members and...
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act: A Significant Legislative Development
On Friday, March 22, a significant development unfolded in the realm of higher...
Maryland Partially Backs Down After Federal Lawsuit Is Filed
In a recent turn of events, the University of Maryland has partially reversed its decision following a federal lawsuit...
Unfair Blanket Suspension of UMD’s Fraternities & Sororities
Greek students and leaders at the University of Maryland are protesting the university’s decision to suspend 35 Greek organizations, which bans them from recruiting and hosting social events with alcohol.
Protecting Freedom of Association Rights
Freedom of Association is of paramount importance for Greek organizations and its members.
Freedom of Association is of paramount importance for Greek organizations and its members. Without the right to associate with a single-sex organization, students would be unable to benefit from the numerous opportunities and experiences that fraternity and sorority life provides. FSPAC supports both the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act (H.R. 2451) and the Collegiate Freedom of Association Act (H.R. 1626) to protect association rights of over 400,000 Greek college students nationally.
Tax Disparity Leaves Fraternities & Sororities at a Disadvantage
Since 2003, FSPAC has championed the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA) (H.R. 2662 / S. 1420). CHIA allows 501(c)(3) organizations, like fraternities and sororities, to use tax-deductible donations to build and maintain student housing in the same manner as properties owned and operated by universities. Currently, the tax code only allows colleges and universities to use deductible donations for student housing improvements. This disparity leaves fraternities and sororities at a disadvantage in providing the best quality living experience for its members.
Working to End Hazing in All Forms
As members of the Greek community, we are committed to being part of the solution and ending hazing in all forms. This commitment includes advocating for legislation on the state and federal level as well as supporting the Anti-Hazing Coalition’s mission. Students and alumni spoke to congressional offices in April during the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition (FGRC) Hill Day about hazing prevention legislation that is in the process of being introduced for this Congress.