US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel
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 Democratic criticism of the Israeli government over the war in Gaza. The Republican-majority chamber voted 237-169 in favor of the “Protect Economic and Academic Freedom…
- Why it matters
- Universities that maintain or adopt boycotts of Israel risk losing federal funding, which could affect their operations and student support.
- Most affected
- Universities with Israel boycotts — May lose eligibility for federal funding if bill becomes law.
- Likely next
- Whether the Senate takes up the bill and whether President Biden signs it if it reaches his desk.
Also reported by: The Straits Times, The Guardian