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119th Congress · H.R. 4795 · Passed Origin

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.

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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. FOXX:H.R. 4795.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H3664]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] · [R-NC-5] · F000450
    Rep-NC-5 current · 11 terms · @VirginiaFoxx · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Virginia Foxx
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Virginia
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Committee memberships (5)

  • Government Operations (house) · house · rank 2
  • Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (house) · house · rank 4
  • House Committee on Education and Workforce (house) · house · rank 3 · site
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (house) · house · rank 5 · site
  • House Committee on Rules (house) · house · Chair · rank 1 · site

Social media

District offices (2)

  • 400 Shadowline Dr., Suite 205, Boone, NC, 28607 · 828-265-0240 · fax 336-778-2290 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 36.2033658,-81.65849589999999
  • 208 W. Main St, Mayodan, NC, 27027 · 336-778-0211 · fax 336-778-2290 · Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm · 36.4128417,-79.967246

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H4NC05146
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2026
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FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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05
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2025-02-05
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2026
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$1,662,603.66
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$1,204,803.60
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$3,369,068.64
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] · [D-NJ-5] · G000583 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-29 · original
    Dem-NJ-5 current · 5 terms · @RepJoshG · 7 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-14T20:13:23ZReferred To
  • Education and Workforce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-08-27T14:16:09ZReported By
    2026-06-25T19:46:04ZMarkup By
    2025-07-29T21:02:30ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (18)

  • 2026-09-14IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2026-09-03 10:25:43FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-03 10:25:40FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)
    VoteHouse roll 295 — source
  • 2026-09-03 10:25:40Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).
    VoteHouse roll 295 — source
  • 2026-09-03 09:45:11FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-09-03 09:16:21FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
  • 2026-09-03 09:14:57FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-09-03 09:14:52FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
  • 2026-09-01 14:21:15FloorH1L220via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
  • 2026-08-31 19:51:08FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-08-27CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681.
  • 2026-08-27CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
  • 2026-08-27Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
  • 2026-06-25Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.
  • 2026-06-25Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-29IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2025-07-29IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-07-29IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-09-18T05:23:21Z
    Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-09-04T05:08:19Z
    Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-09-04T05:08:19Z
    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.
  • Display Title2026-08-28T04:38:43Z
    Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-08-28T04:38:42Z
    Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-08-05T12:23:20Z
    Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-08-05T12:18:19Z
    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.

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Summaries

07 · 2026-08-27 · Reported to House

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. 

Related bills

  • HRES 1499 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (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; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
    Latest: 2026-09-01 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 271 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-39 is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2026-09-03T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 4795 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-03 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
    • null

Laws

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  • H. Rept. 119-780

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 20262026-08-31T16:59:29Z
    As reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on August 27, 2026

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