H.R. 2374 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Mar 26, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRestricts federal aid for undocumented student benefits
This bill would cut off federal financial assistance to state colleges and universities if they offer certain benefits to students who are not lawfully present in the U.S. Specifically, schools couldn't offer these students in-state tuition rates or state-based financial aid without losing federal funding.
How it affects you
If you attend or work at a public college or university, this could affect whether your school receives federal money. Students who are not lawfully present in the U.S. would likely face higher tuition costs and fewer financial aid options. State lawmakers and school administrators would need to decide whether to change their policies or risk losing federal funding.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 26, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2374
A BILL
American Students First Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) · Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · Immigration · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 26, 2025: “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.”