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Coverage dated September 3, 2026 to September 4, 2026

House approves bill to penalize colleges that boycott Israel

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The House approved a bill to bar colleges from boycotting Israel or preventing students taking part in exchange programs with the country.

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  1. Newsweek

    Israel Boycotts: Full List of Democrats Voting to Cut Funding to Colleges (opens Newsweek)

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    The measure now moves to the Senate amid heightened scrutiny of alleged antisemitism in colleges and universities across the US.

  2. The Guardian

    US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel (opens The Guardian)

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    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…

  3. Al-Monitor

    US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to block federal aid for universities that boycott Israel, the latest Republican-backed pro-Israel measure amid growing Democraticcriticism of the Israeli government over the war in G…

  4. The New Republic

    Every Democrat Who Voted to Defund Schools That Boycott Israel (opens The New Republic)

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    On Thursday, 33 Democrats joined Republicans to pass a law that would take federal funding away from academic institutions involved in any kind of boycott of or divestment from Israel. The legislation passed 237–169.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott Israel (opens Al Jazeera)

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

  6. UPI

    House approves bill to penalize colleges that boycott Israel (opens UPI)

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    The House approved a bill to bar colleges from boycotting Israel or preventing students taking part in exchange programs with the country.

  7. Reason

    Congress Is Trying (Again) To Ban Boycotting Israel (opens Reason)

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    The bipartisan bill, which passed the House, takes aim at university boycotts of any “major strategic partner.”

  8. Truthout

    33 Democrats Vote to Withhold Funding From Universities That Boycott Israel (opens Truthout)

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    The bill would not even allow institutions to take actions to limit commercial deals with Israel.

  9. Inside Higher Ed

    House Passes Bill Blocking Aid to Colleges That Boycott Israel (opens Inside Higher Ed)

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    House Passes Bill Blocking Aid to Colleges That Boycott Israel Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 09/04/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg House Passes Bill Blocking Aid to Colleges That Boycott Israel Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 09/04/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

  10. Legal Insurrection

    House Votes to Cut Federal Aid to Universities That Boycott Israel (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    "Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act" The post House Votes to Cut Federal Aid to Universities That Boycott Israel first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

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