H.R. 4795 119th Congress House

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 … Show full official titleShow less

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.

Introduced: July 29, 2025 Introduced by: Virginia Foxx Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Sep 14, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sep 3, 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.

Sep 3, 2026 · 10:25 AM EDT

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 3, 2026 · 10:25 AM EDT

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)

Sep 3, 2026 · 9:45 AM EDT

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Sep 3, 2026 · 9:16 AM EDT

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.

Sep 3, 2026 · 9:14 AM EDT

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)

Sep 3, 2026 · 9:14 AM EDT

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 1, 2026

Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.

Aug 31, 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.

Aug 27, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681.

Aug 27, 2026

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

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jul 29, 2025

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 3, 2026	House · vote #295	On Passage	Passed	237–169	See who voted →

Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

Amendment	Sponsor	Purpose	Status	Latest action
HAMDT 271	–	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommende…	Agreed to	Sep 3, 2026

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What's happening now September 14, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

Hearings & markups 2

H.R. 9436 – To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulation c…
Meeting Aug 31, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Rules Committee
H.R. 8476, "No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026"; H.R. 4795, "Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025"; …
Markup Jun 25, 2026 · 10:15 AM EDT · Education and Workforce Committee

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate

Lobbying activity 14

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION
for REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
NATIONAL ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
for NATIONAL ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC
for DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC · Maryland · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
for AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
for AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
AFL-CIO
for AFL-CIO · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)

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Cosponsors 1

Gottheimer, Josh

New Jersey · Jul 29, 2025

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