Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) Federal taxpayer dollars should prioritize the education of United States citizens and lawful residents. (2) Some States and institutions currently offer in-State tuition or other postsecondary benefits to aliens who are not lawfully present. (3) The practices described in paragraph (2) create inequities for citizens of other States and undermine uniform Federal immigration policy. (4) To avoid such inequalities and maintain uniform Federal immigration policy, it is necessary to condition the receipt of Federal funds for higher education on compliance with Federal immigration and eligibility laws.