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H.R. 4795 (119th)

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026ⓘ

Policy area:
Education
Sponsor:
Virginia Foxx
Latest action:
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 14, 2026)
Subjects:
Education programs funding, Government information and archives, Higher education, International exchange and broadcasting, Israel, Middle East, Protest and dissent, School administration
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18 actions, most recent first. Each line is the text published by the chamber or the Library of Congress, shown word for word.

  1. Sep 14, 2026 IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

    Source: Senate

  2. Sep 3, 2026 10:25:43 Floor code H38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: House floor actions

  3. Sep 3, 2026 10:25:40 Floor code H37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H5483)

    Source: House floor actions · recorded vote

  4. Sep 3, 2026 10:25:40 Floor code 8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 169 (Roll no. 295).

    Source: Library of Congress · recorded vote

  5. Sep 3, 2026 09:45:11 Floor code H35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: House floor actions

  6. Sep 3, 2026 09:16:21 Floor code H8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4795.

    Source: House floor actions

  7. Sep 3, 2026 09:14:57 Floor code H8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.

    Source: House floor actions

  8. Sep 3, 2026 09:14:52 Floor code H30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5483-5488)

    Source: House floor actions

  9. Sep 1, 2026 14:21:15 Floor code H1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.

    Source: House floor actions

  10. Aug 31, 2026 19:51:08 Floor code H1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.

    Source: House floor actions

  11. Aug 27, 2026 Calendars code H12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 681.

    Source: House floor actions

  12. Aug 27, 2026 Committee code H12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.

    Education and Workforce Committee

    Source: House floor actions

  13. Aug 27, 2026 Committee code 5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-780.

    Education and Workforce Committee

    Source: Library of Congress

  14. Jun 25, 2026 Committee code H19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.

    Education and Workforce Committee

    Source: House committee actions

  15. Jun 25, 2026 Committee code H15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Education and Workforce Committee

    Source: House committee actions

  16. Jul 29, 2025 IntroReferral code H11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Education and Workforce Committee

    Source: House floor actions

  17. Jul 29, 2025 IntroReferral code Intro-H

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

  18. Jul 29, 2025 IntroReferral code 1000

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

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Coverage: the 118th–119th Congresses.