H.R. 4795 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025
H.R. 4795 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025, has passed the house — introduced on Jul 29, 2025, sponsored by Virginia Foxx with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Education
- Groups that lobbied
- 3
What it does
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 busines…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
Sponsor
Virginia Foxx (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2025
- Passed the HouseSep 3, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 14, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 3, 2026 · Passed237–169
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protect Economic and Academic Freedom ActHouse · Sep 3, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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