US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel

What it is about

Who published it, and when

How it spread - 4 original reports

1. Thu, 3 September 2026

   2 reports
   • The Guardian World16:15first to report
     US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel

     GOP-backed bill mandates institutions receiving federal funds not impose restrictions on programs related to Israel The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican-backed bill that would penalize universities that participate in boycotts of Israel, or attempt to prevent students from taking part in exchange programs with the country. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act passed by a 237-169 vote, with 33 Democrats breaking with the rest of their party to vote in favor,...

   • Al Jazeera English19:14
     Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott Israel

     Rights groups say the measure infringes on the freedom of speech of Americans for the benefit of a foreign nation.

2. Fri, 4 September 2026

   2 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)01:02
     US House approves bill to penalize universities for Israel boycotts

     Bill passes 237-169, with 33 Democrats voting with Republicans, 2 Republicans opposing

   • ibtimes.co.uk12:31
     US House Passes GOP-Backed Bill Targeting Universities That Boycott Israel, 33 Democrats Vote Yes

     The US House passed a bill to cut federal funds to universities participating in boycotts of Israel, sparking debate over discrimination and free speech. The bill now moves to the Senate.