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Part of US Congress is considering funding cuts and policy changes affecting support for Israel.

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 facts so far

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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?

What would change this answer

The Senate rejects the billThe legislative process stops, and the bill will not become law.
President Donald Trump supports the billIt increases the likelihood of the bill becoming law.

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