US House passes bill stripping federal funds from universities that boycott Israel
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House passes bill to restrict college Israel boycotts in bip
The House approved the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act by a 237-169 vote, targeting colleges that boycott Israel and igniting debate over free expression and federal power. The U.S. House of Representatives took direct aim at higher education’s handling of Israel-related programs and partnerships, passing the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 […]
US House passes bill stripping federal funds from universities that boycott Israel
(JTA) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that would prevent federal funds from going to academic institutions that participate in commercial boycotts of Israel. The HR 4795 bill, co-sponsored by North Carolina Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx and New Jersey Democrat Rep. Josh Gottheimer, passed in a 237 to 169 vote, with 203 Republicans, 33 Democrats and one Independent in favor. Whether Democrats will grant sufficient …
by Nina Taken In addition to banning boycotts, the provision states that institutions benefiting from the funds will also have to "certify that students are not unreasonablely hindered by participation in academic programs in Israel." It remains to be understood whether the Senate will guarantee the necessary votes for final approval. The article USA, the House approves the law against academic boycotts of Israel comes from Mosaic.
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