Katherine Knott

The Education Department asked for two years’ worth of data by July 31—a task that will be “a significant institutional undertaking,” administrators say.

The legislation attempts to address what Republicans say is a long-standing attack on free expression in higher education. Critics say it would make it hard to protect students from hate speech.

Advocates have argued for years that accreditors aren’t doing enough to ensure that students get the education they're paying for.

In a hearing Tuesday, GOP representatives argued that labor unions would disrupt college sports and lead to program cuts. Democrats said student-athletes deserve a seat at the bargaining table.