HF 401 establishes the general education requirements necessary to graduate from public universities, including courses in Western heritage and American heritage. Notably, the bill prohibits teaching based on theories that oppression is central to the history of the United States. CPAC believes that students should be armed with an accurate historical perspective and supports this bill. HF 401 was passed by the Iowa House of Representatives in a 61-36 vote on March 18, 2025, but the Senate did not act on the bill before the end of the legislative session.