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Banning federal education aid for states offering illegal immigrant tuition breaks.

This bill aims to prohibit states from receiving federal financial assistance for higher education (Title IV of the HEA) if they offer in-state tuition rates to aliens who are not lawfully present in the U.S. If a state continues to provide these tuition benefits, it will lose access to crucial federal funds, potentially impacting university budgets and aid availability for all students. U.S. citizens in those states might face indirect financial consequences if universities need to offset the loss of federal funding.
Key points
States that charge non-lawfully present aliens tuition at public universities equal to or less than the rate for U.S. citizen residents will lose federal higher education financial assistance.
The loss of federal funds could force public universities in affected states to raise fees or reduce services for all students, including U.S. citizens.
The Act amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 by adding a financial penalty mechanism for states regarding tuition policies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2490
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2490.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States that charge non-lawfully present aliens tuition at public universities equal to or less than the rate for U.S. citizen residents will lose federal higher education financial assistance.
  • The loss of federal funds could force public universities in affected states to raise fees or reduce services for all students, including U.S. citizens.
  • The Act amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 by adding a financial penalty mechanism for states regarding tuition policies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

CATEGORIES

Education Migration