Bill · H.R. 3913· House(119-HR-3913)
Putting American Students First Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Putting American Students First Act" seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It aims to establish specific immigration and residency requirements for individuals who are served by Federal TRIO programs. Under this bill, eligibility would be limited to certain categories of nationals, residents, and specific aliens. The legislation also prohibits the waiver of these new requirements under various existing authorities. These changes include conforming amendments to several sections of the Higher Education Act.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill creates new barriers to educational resources for many immigrant populations by establishing strict residency requirements.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The restriction on non-citizen residents may negatively impact many Hispanic/Latino students seeking educational assistance.
Would students be better off under this?-5
Students without specific citizenship or residency status face reduced access to Federal TRIO programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Establishing Clear Eligibility Criteria: By defining specific categories such as U.S. nationals, aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and citizens of Freely Associated States, the bill provides a specific list of who is eligible to participate in programs receiving assistance under this chapter (Section 2(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restricted Access to Federal TRIO Programs: Individuals who do not meet the new citizenship or residency requirements—such as those not classified as U.S. nationals, permanent residents, or specific types of aliens—would no longer be eligible to participate in programs receiving assistance under this chapter (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Prohibition of Waivers: The bill prevents the ability to waive these new eligibility requirements through various existing legal authorities or through Performance Partnership Pilots, which limits the flexibility of the requirements (Section 2(a)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Students-5Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Young Adults-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability-5
- 10/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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