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No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act

12/30/2022, 12:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7825

Bill 117 HR 7825, also known as the No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit federal funding from being allocated to colleges and universities that declare themselves as "sanctuary campuses."

A sanctuary campus is a term used to describe educational institutions that have policies in place to protect undocumented students from deportation. These policies may include refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities or providing resources and support to undocumented students.

The No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act seeks to penalize these institutions by withholding federal funding, including grants and other financial assistance. Supporters of the bill argue that sanctuary campuses undermine federal immigration laws and create a safe haven for individuals who are in the country illegally. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it is discriminatory and goes against the values of inclusivity and diversity that are often promoted by colleges and universities. They believe that all students, regardless of their immigration status, should have access to education and support services. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It has sparked debate among lawmakers, educators, and advocacy groups on both sides of the issue. It remains to be seen whether the No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act will gain enough support to become law.

Congressional Summary of HR 7825

No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act

This bill makes an institution of higher education (IHE) that is a sanctuary campus ineligible for federal student-aid funds. In general, a sanctuary campus is an IHE that has a policy of restricting its personnel from cooperating with federal officials in enforcing the immigration laws or that harbors or provides educational benefits to aliens who lack a lawful immigration status.

The Department of Homeland Security must transmit to the Department of Education and publish in the Federal Register notice of a determination that an IHE is a sanctuary campus.

Current Status of Bill HR 7825

Bill HR 7825 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2022. Bill HR 7825 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2022.  Bill HR 7825's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of May 18, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7825

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7825

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7825

No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act
No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act
To amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the provision of funds under such title to institutions of higher education that violate the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

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