119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 14, 2026
H.R. 4795Passed HouseEducation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia (R-NC)1 cosponsorIntroduced Jul 29, 2025
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In plain English
Colleges and universities that receive federal student aid are prohibited from boycotting Israel or limiting commercial relations with Israel or Israeli entities unless based on a valid business reason. Schools receiving federal funding for foreign language and international education programs must certify annually that students and faculty can participate in academic programs in Israel under the same terms as programs in other countries, and that Israeli students and faculty can participate in the school's programs on equal terms. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced the bill with one Democratic cosponsor; it passed the House on September 3, 2026, and was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Ineligibility of institutions of higher education participating
- Sec. 3. Eligibility for title vi funds
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-08-27, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-14T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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House committee
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Activity timeline
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 3
Sep 3
Sep 3
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3
Sep 3
Sep 3
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)
Sep 3
Sep 3
Sep 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).
Sep 3
Sep 3
Sep 3
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 3
Sep 3
Sep 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
Sep 3
Sep 3
Sep 3
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
Sep 3
Sep 3
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
Sep 1
Sep 1
Sep 1
Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
Aug 31
Aug 31
Aug 31
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.
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Full action log
All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 14
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 3
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)
Sep 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).
Sep 3
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 3
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
Sep 3
HOUSERule 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
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
Sep 1
HOUSERule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
Aug 31
HOUSERules 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
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681.
Aug 27
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
Aug 27
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
Jun 25
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.
Jun 25
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Jul 29
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jul 29
Introduced in House
Jul 29
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
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