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September 3, 2026
House Passes Bill Penalizing Colleges for Boycotting Israel
- The House passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, which penalizes universities that boycott Israel, by a vote of 237-169.
- The bill requires colleges receiving federal funding to certify they do not restrict student participation in programs in Israel.
- 33 Democrats supported the bill, reflecting divisions within the party as the midterm elections approach.
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- 33 House Dems break with Jeffries as party fractures over IsraelSep 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM · Fox News
- US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of IsraelSep 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM · The Guardian
- US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of IsraelSep 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM · Reuters