Bill · H.R. 2272· House(119-HR-2272)
FAFSA Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Freeze Aid For Student Assaulters Act of 2025," aims to change eligibility for Federal financial aid. It seeks to make certain individuals ineligible for grants, loans, or work assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This applies to anyone convicted of assaulting a police officer or participating in rioting. For those currently enrolled, certain grants would be converted into Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. These converted loans would be subject to repayment with interest. Additionally, these specific loans would not be eligible for forgiveness or cancellation.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands the federal government's authority to penalize students based on criminal convictions.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
The bill recovers federal grant funds by converting them into interest-bearing loans.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill reduces spending on grants by converting them into loans that must be repaid.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Would students be better off under this?-6
The bill creates significant financial barriers and debt for students convicted of specific crimes.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-5
Young adults are the primary demographic utilizing Title IV aid and would be most affected by these penalties.
Does this make college cost less?-5
The bill reduces affordability by stripping financial aid and converting grants into interest-bearing loans for certain individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Financial Recovery of Grant Funds: Individuals convicted of specific crimes will be required to repay any grants received for their current program of study (Section 2(a)). This converts previously awarded grants into loans that must be paid back with interest (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Financial Aid Eligibility: Individuals convicted of assault against a police officer or participating in rioting will no longer be eligible to receive grants, loans, or work assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Section 2(a)).
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Debt Conversion and Interest: For individuals currently enrolled in a program at the time of a qualifying offense, existing grants will be treated as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, which include interest accruing from the date the grant was awarded (Section 2(b)(1)).
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No Debt Relief Options: The loans created by the conversion of grants will be ineligible for any loan forgiveness, cancellation, discharge, or reduction programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, other laws, or administrative actions (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students-6Good For Young Adults-5Good For Low Income Households-4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability-5Improves Student Loan Relief-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-3Improves Freedom Of Speech-2Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1Reduces National Debt+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Due Process-2Improves Freedom Of Speech-2
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Mike CareyRepublican · Ohio
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin