U.S. House passes bill linking federal student aid to non-boycott of Israel

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act by a 237-169 vote. This legislation would require institutions receiving federal aid under Title IV and Title VI of the Higher Education Act to annually certify they do not engage in boycotts against Israel. The bill aims to ensure students and faculty can participate in academic programs with Israel on equal terms with other foreign countries.