Bills · HR 2374
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2374Immigration
American Students First Act
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would directly change how public colleges can set tuition rates and offer financial aid, particularly impacting undocumented students' access to affordable higher education. If passed, it would force public institutions to make a difficult choice: either stop offering in-state tuition or state financial aid to undocumented students, or risk losing federal funds for an entire year. This could significantly raise college costs for undocumented students in many states, potentially making a college degree out of reach.
For colleges and states, the bill could create tension between state-level policies aimed at integrating undocumented residents into the community and federal funding requirements. If colleges lose federal funding, it could impact their ability to operate, provide services, and offer aid to all students. The bill highlights ongoing debates about immigration policy, federal control over state education systems, and who should bear the costs of higher education.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits public colleges from receiving federal financial assistance if they provide certain higher education benefits to students not lawfully present in the U.S.
This is the core mechanism the bill uses to enforce its policy, by threatening a major financial penalty.
PROVISION 02
Defines an 'ineligible institution' as one that charges undocumented students tuition rates equal to or less than in-state citizens.
This provision specifically targets state policies that grant in-state tuition to undocumented students.
PROVISION 03
Defines an 'ineligible institution' as one that provides state-based financial aid to undocumented students.
This provision targets state policies that provide financial aid to undocumented students.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary of Education determines if an institution is ineligible and thus loses federal funds for the subsequent fiscal year.
This outlines the federal oversight and enforcement mechanism for the bill's provisions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
103
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in House
MAR 26
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2374
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
House BillHR 2374Immigration
American Students First Act
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
