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HOUSE 4795119th CongressOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025

Last Action
6/25/2026

Actions

  • 2026-09-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-03On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)
  • 2026-09-03Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).
  • 2026-09-03The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-09-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
  • 2026-09-03Rule 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.
  • 2026-09-03Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
  • 2026-09-01Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
  • 2026-08-31Rules 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.
  • 2026-08-27Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681.
  • 2026-08-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
  • 2026-08-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
  • 2026-06-25Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.
  • 2026-06-25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-29Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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CRS Summary

As of 2026-08-27 (07)

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. 

Cosponsors (1)

  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

Subjects

  • Education programs funding
  • Government information and archives
  • Higher education
  • International exchange and broadcasting
  • Israel
  • Middle East
  • Protest and dissent
  • School administration
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