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H.R. 4795

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Education and Workforce Committee · Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC)

Official summary (Congressional Research Service, Reported to House): Protect 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.

Passed House (237-169) 3 September 2026

Record as of 14 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

  1. 14 September 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. 3 September 2026 Passed House (237-169)
  3. 7 more actions
    1. 3 September 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    2. 3 September 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
    3. 3 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
    4. 3 September 2026 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.
    5. 3 September 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
    6. 1 September 2026 Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
    7. 31 August 2026 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.
  4. 27 August 2026 Reported by committee
  5. 27 August 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
  6. 2 more actions
    1. 25 June 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.
    2. 25 June 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  7. 29 July 2025 Referred to committee
  8. 29 July 2025 Introduced in House
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