Israel update
US House passes bill targeting university boycotts of Israel
The U.S. House passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act 237-169. The measure would restrict specified federal aid for universities that boycott Israel, but it still requires Senate passage. Supporters describe it as an anti-discrimination measure; opponents raise free-expression concerns.
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- Sep 3, 2026, 8:55 PM
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Reuters reports that the U.S. House passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act by 237-169, advancing a federal response to institution-level university boycotts of Israel.
The measure remains unresolved because Senate approval is still required; its supporters emphasize anti-discrimination, while opponents cited in the report raise free-expression concerns.
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- US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel reuters.com · Sep 3, 2026