How will the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act affect the Senate?
The Senate must now consider the bill regarding federal aid cuts to Israel. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, co-sponsored by Representative Josh Gottheimer, has moved to the Senate for review. This bipartisan bill aims to mandate that colleges receiving federal funding for international education confirm their students and faculty can join academic programs in Israel. If approved by the Senate, the bill would potentially become law after receiving support from President Donald Trump.
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How it reaches senate
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The House of Representatives passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Josh Gottheimer and Virginia Foxx. The legislation mandates that colleges receiving federal funding for international education must confirm that their students and faculty can join academic programs based in Israel. The bill is currently awaiting approval from the Senate and requires support from Donald Trump to become law.
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The bipartisan Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, co-sponsored by Representative Josh Gottheimer and Representative Virginia Foxx, passed the House of Representatives. It is now awaiting the Senate’s approval to potentially become law, provided President Donald Trump also supports it.
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- nyunews.com Sep 21
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- The bipartisan bill was co-sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Virginia Foxx.nyunews.com
- The bill mandates that colleges receiving federal funding for international education confirm that their students and faculty can join academic programs based in Israel.nyunews.com
- The bill is awaiting the Senate’s approval after getting the green light from the House of Representatives earlier this month.nyunews.com
Why it matters
The bill poses a direct threat to federal aid for universities, which are already navigating financial instability. NYU, for example, is running a $71 million deficit amid unsteady federal funding streams and enrollment drops among international and graduate students.
This legislative action is part of a broader movement driven by student protests demanding divestment from Israeli companies. The bill attempts to pressure universities to maintain ties with Israel, following demonstrations at institutions like NYU.
What we don't know yet
- Will President Donald Trump support the bill?
- What specific changes would the bill impose on universities receiving federal funding?
Is this still moving?
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- nyunews.comSep 21
- dailyexcelsior.comOct 1
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