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.

3.0.0 4795 2026-09-04T13:13:41Z 2026-09-04T13:20:36Z House H HR 2025-07-29 119 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4795 [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]]]> hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee House Standing Reported By 2026-08-27T14:16:09Z Markup By 2026-06-25T19:46:04Z Referred To 2025-07-29T21:02:30Z H. Rept. 119-780 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. 119 1499 HRES 2026-09-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 14:21:15 Procedurally related House 2026-09-03 10:25:43 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2026-09-03 10:25:40 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 295 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/roll295.xml House 119 2026-09-03T14:25:40Z 2 2026-09-03 10:25:40 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 295 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/roll295.xml House 119 2026-09-03T14:25:40Z 2 2026-09-03 09:45:11 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2026-09-03 09:16:21 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2026-09-03 09:14:57 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2026-09-03 09:14:52 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2026-09-01 14:21:15 Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2026-08-31 19:51:08 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. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2026-08-27 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00681 2026-08-27 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 2026-08-27 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 2026-06-25 hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9. Committee 2026-06-25 hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Committee 2025-07-29 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and Workforce Committee 2025-07-29 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2025-07-29 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress F000450 Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] Virginia Foxx R NC 5 N G000583 Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] Josh Gottheimer D NJ 5 2025-07-29 True 2026-08-31T16:59:29Z H.R. 4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/62739 As reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on August 27, 2026 Education Education programs funding 2026-08-03T15:25:52Z Government information and archives 2026-08-03T15:25:43Z Higher education 2026-08-03T15:25:26Z International exchange and broadcasting 2026-08-03T15:25:56Z Israel 2026-08-03T15:25:35Z Middle East 2026-08-03T15:25:39Z Protest and dissent 2026-08-03T15:25:30Z School administration 2026-08-03T15:25:47Z Education 2026-09-04T13:13:41Z

07 2026-08-27 Reported to House 2026-08-28T20:49:37Z 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 Short Title(s) as Passed House 104 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 2026-09-04T05:08:19Z H House Engrossed in House EH Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text 259 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. 2026-09-04T05:08:19Z H House Engrossed in House EH Display Title 45 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 2026-08-28T04:38:43Z Short Title(s) as Reported to House 102 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 2026-08-28T04:38:42Z H House Reported in House RH Short Title(s) as Introduced 101 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025 2025-08-05T12:23:20Z Introduced in House IH Official Title as Introduced 6 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. 2025-08-05T12:18:19Z Introduced in House IH 271 119 HAMDT 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. 2026-09-04T08:09:19Z 2026-09-03 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. Rules Committee 2026-09-03T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 119 HR House H 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 2026-09-04 4 2026-09-03 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. 72500 9 Library of Congress 2026-09-03 Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress hsru00 Rules Committee 2026-09-03 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress hsru00 Rules Committee 2026-09-03 House amendment considered as adopted: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. 72500 9 Library of Congress Engrossed in House 2026-09-03T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr4795eh/xml/BILLS-119hr4795eh.xml Reported in House 2026-08-27T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr4795rh/xml/BILLS-119hr4795rh.xml Introduced in House 2025-07-29T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr4795ih/xml/BILLS-119hr4795ih.xml 2026-09-03 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:25:43 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.