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H.R. 4795: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025

Passed HouseSep 3, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 29, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 3, 2026, 237–169
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Aug 27, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 3, 2026

On Passage

Passed 237–169

Yea 237majority 204Nay 169

  • Democrats33 yea, 167 nay
  • Republicans203 yea, 2 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Dina Titus (D-NV), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) voted Yea; and 25 more

See how all 406 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 237

Republicans (203)

Independents (1)

Nay 169

Republicans (2) broke with their party

Democrats (167)

Not voting 27

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 3, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Sep 3, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 237–169
    Roll call 295 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats33167014
    Republicans2032013
    Independents1000
    Total237169027

    House roll call 295: On Passage. Passed.

    35 crossed party lines: 33 Democrats, 2 Republicans

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

282 points earned
  1. 1Virginia Foxx R-NC SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Jake Auchincloss D-MA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Kathy Castor D-FL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Gilbert Cisneros D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Jim Costa D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Sep 3, 2026Passed the House, 237–169.
  2. Jul 29, 2025Introduced in the House by Virginia Foxx.
Show the full action history (18 actions)
  1. Sep 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Sep 3, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
  3. Sep 3, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)
  4. Sep 3, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499.
  5. Sep 3, 2026Rule 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.
  6. Sep 3, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
  7. Sep 3, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Sep 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).
  9. Sep 3, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).
  10. Sep 3, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. Sep 1, 2026Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
  12. Aug 31, 2026Rules 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.
  13. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
  14. Aug 27, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681.
  15. Jun 25, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  16. Jun 25, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.
  17. Jul 29, 2025Introduced in House
  18. Jul 29, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.