US House approves law penalising higher education institution for Israel boycotts
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The US House of Representatives has approved a Republican-backed bill that would impose penalties on universities participating in boycotts of Israel or restricting student travel there. The legislation now heads to the Senate after passing with a vote of 237 to 169.
The US House of Representatives approved a Republican-backed bill that would penalise universities participating in boycotts of Israel as well as those restricting students from travelling there.
The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act passed 237-169, with the bill set to move to the Senate.
"The antisemitic rot that has corroded college campuses must be eradicated," Republican congresswoman Virginia Foxx said.
"Today, the House sent a clear message: if an institution of higher education chooses to capitulate to the caustic BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement, there will be consequences – starting with this bipartisan legislation."
The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act passed 237-169, with the bill set to move to the Senate.
"The antisemitic rot that has corroded college campuses must be eradicated," Republican congresswoman Virginia Foxx said.
"Today, the House sent a clear message: if an institution of higher education chooses to capitulate to the caustic BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement, there will be consequences – starting with this bipartisan legislation."
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