HB4795Introduced in the House
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
Introduced by Virginia Foxx, District NC-5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
September 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 295 · September 3, 2026
237
Yes
169
No
27
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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