119th Congress

H.R. 2374

American Students First Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Nancy Mace(R-SC)
Introduced: Mar 26, 2025
Policy area: Immigration
Committees: House Committee on Education and Workforce; House Committee on the Judiciary
Official text: Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (3)

Original cosponsors (2)

Andy Harris (R-MD)
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)

Added later (1)

Josh Brecheen (R-OK) · Nov 19, 2025

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Mar 26, 2025 · House
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.
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House