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H.R. 4795

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

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

The bill would prevent colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs from boycotting Israel for commercial reasons unless there is a valid business justification. It would also require schools receiving federal funding for international education programs to certify annually that they allow students and faculty to participate in academic programs in Israel on equal terms with other countries, and that Israeli students and faculty can participate in their programs on the same basis as those from other nations.[AI-Generated]

Passed House (237-169) 3 September 2026

Record as of 3 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

  1. 3 September 2026 Passed House (237-169)

    What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

    8 more actions
    1. 3 September 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    2. 3 September 2026 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)
    3. 3 September 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
    4. 3 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
    5. 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.
    6. 3 September 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
    7. 1 September 2026 Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
    8. 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.
  2. 27 August 2026 Reported by committee
  3. 27 August 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
    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
  4. 29 July 2025 Referred to committee
  5. 29 July 2025 Introduced in House
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