H.R. 2374

119th Congress

In Committee

American Students First Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]SC· Introduced 26 March 2025
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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.

26 March 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 17 January 2026

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. 

Timeline

4 actions

  1. 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.

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. 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.

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

3 cosponsors

Sponsor

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

Cosponsors

  • Republican3100%

Classification

Policy area

Immigration

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 2 on 26 March 2025 to 3 on 19 November 2025.

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