Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-09-18T05:23:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/18/2026, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4795

The bill "To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965" introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation H.R. 4795 on July 29, 2025, aims to prohibit institutions participating in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from receiving certain funds under the Act. It also requires institutions in specific programs under the Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from engaging in academic programs in Israel, among other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4795

Bill HR 4795 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 14, 2026. Bill HR 4795 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4795's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4795

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4795

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Education programs funding

- Government information and archives

- Higher education

- International exchange and broadcasting

- Israel

- Middle East

- Protest and dissent

- School administration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4795

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025

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.