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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 4795
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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Introduced 2025-07-29Topic: educationSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceProtect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts against Israel. Specifically, IHEs may not engage in a commercial action intended to limit commercial relations with Israel, or with an entity licensed by, regulated by, or organized under the laws of Israel, that is not based on a valid business reason. Further, IHEs receiving, or applying to receive, Title VI funds (federal funding for foreign language and international education programs) must annually certify that (1) students and faculty are allowed to participate in academic programs located in Israel in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions as programs in other foreign countries, and (2) students and faculty at postsecondary institutions located in Israel may participate in such IHE’s academic programs in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions as students and faculty from other foreign countries.
Sponsors
- Virginia Foxx Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | House roll 295 | On Passage | Passed | 237 | 169 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2026-09-03 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2026-09-03 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483) | |
| 2026-09-03 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). | floor pass | |
| 2026-09-03 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | |
| 2026-09-03 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795. | |
| 2026-09-03 | House | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795. | |
| 2026-09-03 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488) | |
| 2026-09-01 | House | Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House. | |
| 2026-08-31 | House | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795. | |
| 2026-08-27 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681. | |
| 2026-08-27 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780. | report |
| 2026-08-27 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780. | report | |
| 2026-06-25 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9. | refer |
| 2026-06-25 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2025-07-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | refer |
| 2025-07-29 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-07-29 | Introduced in House | introduce |