H.R. 2374 · 119th Congress · House

American Students First Act

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Mar 26, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

American Students First Act

This bill bars federal financial assistance from going to state public institutions of higher education if the institution offers certain benefits to non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are not lawfully present in the United States. Specifically, these institutions may not offer these individuals (1) tuition rates that are lower than or equal to rates for in-state residents who are U.S. citizens, or (2) state-based financial aid. 

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 26, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  2. MAR 26, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Mar 26, 2025

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 26, 2025

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