Israel update
US House passes bill targeting university boycotts of Israel
Reuters reports that the U.S. House passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act 237-169. Sponsors say it targets discriminatory institutional boycotts of Israel, while opponents raise free-expression concerns. The measure still requires Senate approval and is not yet law.
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- Sep 3, 2026, 11:33 PM
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- Sep 3, 2026, 11:33 PM
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- Antisemitism and boycotts
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Reuters reports that the U.S. House voted 237-169 for legislation intended to restrict specified federal aid for universities that boycott Israel.
The bill remains pending in the Senate; supporters describe it as an anti-discrimination measure, while opponents argue that it could threaten protected academic or political expression.
Public sources
- US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel reuters.com · Sep 3, 2026