On this page, you will find proposals surrounding issues related to undocumented students and parents, refugees, and asylees at colleges and universities.

H.R.2374 — American Students First Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mace [R-SC]
Introduced: 03/26/2025
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: This bill would prohibit public colleges and universities from receiving any federal financial assistance if they offer in-state tuition or state-based financial aid to undocumented students. Institutions found to provide such benefits would lose eligibility for federal funding in the following fiscal year.

H.R.2367/S.1123— College Employment Accountability Act

Sponsor: Rep. Houchin [R-IN]
Sponsor: Sen. Banks [R-IN]
Introduced: 03/25/2025
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: This bill would make institutions of higher education ineligible for federal student aid or institutional aid if they are found to employ unauthorized immigrants in violation of federal law. The bill would also require all such institutions to participate in the E-Verify Program – an online system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees by checking their information against federal databases to ensure they are authorized to work in the United States – as a condition for receiving Title IV funds. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security would be responsible for monitoring institutions' compliance with E-Verify every six months and notifying the Department of Education within 10 days if an institution is either not participating in E-Verify or found in violation of immigration employment laws.

H.R.2204 — Unnamed

Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy [R-NY]
Introduced: 03/18/2025
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: The bill would require institutions of higher education to report to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) if they become aware that a student holding an F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant visa has participated in or endorsed activities supporting a foreign terrorist organization, as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1189. Upon determination by the Secretary of State, the student's visa must be revoked, and the Secretary of Homeland Security must initiate removal proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

H.R.746 — America First Act

Sponsor: Rep. Arrington [R-TX]
Introduced: 01/28/2025
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: This bill would change eligibility for financial aid and federal benefit programs. The bill removes FAFSA eligibility for non-citizens, making them ineligible for federal student aid, including grants and loans. The bill would also prohibit access to federal benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid, as well as require proof of citizenship for WIC and school meal programs. These changes primarily affect non-citizen students by limiting access to financial aid and federal assistance programs.

H.R.3941 — Schools Not Shelters Act

Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro [R-NY]
Introduced: 06/30/2023
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: This bill would prohibit institutions of higher education receiving federal financial assistance from using their facilities to shelter or house aliens who have not been admitted to the United States. 

Legislative Tracker Overview   |   Archive: Immigration Issues.