119th Congress
H.R. 4795
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Virginia Foxx(R-NC)
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2025
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 House #295 | On Passage: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Sep 14, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Sep 3, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Sep 3, 2026 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483) - Sep 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). - Sep 3, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Sep 3, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795. - Sep 3, 2026 · 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. - Sep 3, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488) - Sep 1, 2026 · House
Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House. - Aug 31, 2026 · 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. - Aug 27, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681. - Aug 27, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780. - Jun 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9. - Jun 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jul 29, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. - Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House