American Students First Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-04T15:57:03Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2374 American Students First Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/4/2025, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2374

Bill 119 HR 2374, also known as the "Prohibition of Federal Financial Assistance to Public Institutions of Higher Education Providing Benefits to Undocumented Immigrants Act," aims to amend a section of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The bill seeks to prevent public institutions of higher education from providing certain benefits to undocumented immigrants who are not lawfully present in the United States.

Specifically, the bill prohibits these institutions from receiving federal financial assistance if they offer higher education benefits, such as in-state tuition rates or scholarships, to undocumented immigrants. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration and education.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to uphold immigration laws and prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving benefits that should be reserved for legal residents and citizens. Critics, on the other hand, argue that the bill unfairly targets undocumented immigrants and could limit access to education for vulnerable populations. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2374 raises important questions about the intersection of immigration policy and higher education access in the United States. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and consider its potential impact on both undocumented immigrants and public institutions of higher education.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2374

Bill HR 2374 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2374 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2374's most recent activity was 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. as of March 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2374

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2374

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2374

To amend section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to prohibit the provision of Federal financial assistance to public institutions of higher education that provide certain higher education benefits to aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.To amend section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to prohibit the provision of Federal financial assistance to public institutions of higher education that provide certain higher education benefits to aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2374

Andy Harris

Maryland(Republican)

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