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Education and ScienceH.R. 4795Comments

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes.

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  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
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What This Bill Does

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.

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Timeline

  1. SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
  3. Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).
  4. Floor Vote
  5. Passed the House
  6. House floor actionsRule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
  7. House floor actionsRules 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.
  8. House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
  9. House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  10. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  11. House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  12. Introduced
  13. Committee

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