arrow_back Back to App

New eligibility rules for federal student support programs

This bill changes who can access federal educational support programs, known as TRIO programs. From now on, to receive assistance, students must meet specific citizenship or immigration status requirements. This means access to these programs will be limited for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Key points
Introduces new, strict citizenship and residency requirements for TRIO program participants.
Non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents may lose access to federal educational support.
The bill prohibits waivers for these new requirements, meaning no flexibility in their application.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3913
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2025-06-11
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Putting American Students First Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3913.

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 2025-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduces new, strict citizenship and residency requirements for TRIO program participants.
  • Non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents may lose access to federal educational support.
  • The bill prohibits waivers for these new requirements, meaning no flexibility in their application.
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. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Education Migration