Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
FederalUS CongressReported
H.R. 4795: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
H.R. 4795 status: Reported.
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact
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Constitutionality60%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Prohibits commercial boycotts of strategic partners, potentially fostering economic ties.
- Encourages academic and commercial exchanges, which can boost economic activity.
Risks
- Institutions may face ineligibility for federal funds if they comply with boycott restrictions.
- Potential for retaliatory economic measures from countries targeted by the bill.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Promotes academic freedom and exchange with strategic partners.
- Ensures students and faculty are not unreasonably obstructed from academic programs in Israel.
Risks
- May limit institutional autonomy in setting foreign policy or ethical stances.
- Could lead to a chilling effect on academic discourse regarding international relations.
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
Full bill text (Congress.gov)
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Warning
Institutions may face significant financial penalties (ineligibility for Title IV funds) if they fail to certify compliance.
Analysis scope
The definition of 'nonexpressive commercial boycott' and 'major strategic partner' may be subject to interpretation.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- House and SenateUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- PresidentUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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