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HR 4795 119th Congress House Education

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025

Introduced: July 29, 2025 Introduced by: Foxx, Virginia Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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Became law
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).
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
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 · 9:14 AM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. H.R. 4795 — "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."
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 3, 2026 House · vote #295 On Passage Passed 237–169 See who voted →
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What's happening now September 3, 2026

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

 Hearings & markups 2
 Bill text 1 version

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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Jul 29, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4795: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4795/
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