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Prohibiting Israel Boycotts for Federally Funded Colleges

New rules may affect higher education institutions receiving federal financial aid. To continue receiving these funds, colleges will need to certify annually that they are not engaging in a commercial boycott of Israel. If an institution fails to submit this certification, its name will be publicly disclosed, potentially impacting its reputation and access to funds.
Key points
Colleges receiving federal program funds must annually certify they do not commercially boycott Israel.
Failure to certify will result in public listing and ineligibility for certain funds.
Commercial boycott means actions intended to limit business relations with Israel or entities operating there.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10257
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2024-11-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Economic Freedom Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10257.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges receiving federal program funds must annually certify they do not commercially boycott Israel.
  • Failure to certify will result in public listing and ineligibility for certain funds.
  • Commercial boycott means actions intended to limit business relations with Israel or entities operating there.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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