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American Students First Act (H.R. 2374)

Referred to Committee
Introduced 3/26/2025•119th Congress•House

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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.

3/26/2025 • House

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. 

Introduced in House • 3/26/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Immigration

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Republican • SC-1

Sponsored 3/26/2025

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

R-MD-1

Joined 3/26/2025

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Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

R-CO-4

Joined 3/26/2025

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Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

R-OK-2

Joined 11/19/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 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.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House3/26/2025

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3

Sources and method

· Record updated Jan 29, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Jan 29, 2026 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 1:20 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Mar 26, 2025 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 1:20 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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