US House Passes Bill to Cut Funds Over Israel Boycotts
Publication context: First published 04 September 2026. This archived report describes information available at the time; check newer sources for current figures and developments. Illustrative AI-generated image; not documentary photography. A contentious new piece of legislation cleared the U.S. House of Representatives this week, setting up a fresh fight over how far Washington can go in regulating university speech and policy. On September 3, 2026, lawmakers passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, a bill designed to strip federal funding from colleges and universities that participate in boycotts of Israel. A Bipartisan Vote With Notable Defections The bill, formally known as H.R. 4795, was co-sponsored by Representative Virginia Foxx, a Republican from North Carolina, and Representative Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey. It passed the Republican-controlled chamber by a margin of 237 to 169. While the vote largely broke down along party lines, it was...
