This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to restrict eligibility for Pell Grants to students who are citizens or nationals of the United States. It directly affects non-citizen and non-national students currently enrolled in or applying to institutions that receive federal financial aid, as they would no longer qualify for this specific grant program. The legislation achieves this by adding a new definition of "eligible student" that explicitly requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, overriding other provisions that might allow broader eligibility.
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Homeland Security rule that would have established fixed admission periods and specific extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives. If enacted, the bill would prevent this immigration policy from taking effect by using the congressional review process outlined in federal law. The measure directly affects individuals entering the United States under these specific nonimmigrant visa categories by maintaining their current status rather than subjecting them to the new time limits proposed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026 would restrict access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for certain non-citizens. Under this proposal, individuals who are not lawful permanent residents would be ineligible for benefits, even if they live in a household that otherwise qualifies. Additionally, lawful permanent residents must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years after being admitted to receive assistance. This change directly impacts the eligibility criteria for immigrants currently participating in or seeking food assistance programs.
This bill, titled the Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act, aims to share taxpayer information with immigration authorities to help enforce U.S. immigration laws. It modifies the Internal Revenue Code to allow the Department of Homeland Security to request specific details from individuals who use Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). The information that can be shared includes the person's name, address, ITIN, filing status, and details about their dependents or spouse. The bill states that this data will only be used for immigration enforcement purposes and must be protected under the same rules as other taxpayer information.
HR 2966, the American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025, modifies requirements for certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loans by requiring applicants to provide proof of citizenship, national status, or lawful permanent residency for themselves and all business owners. It directly affects small business applicants and their owners who are non-citizens, including refugees, nonimmigrant visa holders, DACA recipients, or undocumented individuals. The bill mandates new documentation, such as alien registration numbers for lawful permanent residents, and prohibits loans if applicants fail to provide this information or if ineligible owners are involved. These changes apply to SBA 7(a) loans and Title V investment programs, altering eligibility criteria for specific loan programs.
HR 3913, the "Putting American Students First Act," amends the Higher Education Act to establish specific eligibility requirements for Federal TRIO programs. It requires participants to be U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, certain aliens with intent to become permanent residents, citizens of Freely Associated States, CNMI residents under specific compacts, or lawful residents of Freely Associated States. The bill explicitly prohibits waiving these requirements under any current or future appropriations laws or performance partnership pilot authorities. This change directly affects students seeking TRIO program support, which assists low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students. The policy alters who qualifies for these federally funded educational support programs.
This bill would pause most visa issuances and immigration status approvals until specific conditions are met under immigration law. It prohibits access to public schools for unauthorized immigrants, restricts citizenship eligibility to children born in the U.S. with at least one U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent, and bars certain benefits like Medicare, food assistance, and student loans for most non-citizens. The bill also imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B work visa applications starting in 2026, terminates the Optional Practical Training program for international students, and repeals the Diversity Visa lottery program. These provisions directly affect immigrants seeking visas, students, and applicants for specific immigration pathways.
This bill (SJRES 8) is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule. The rule, published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2024, would have increased the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants. If approved, the resolution would prevent this DHS rule from taking effect, directly affecting non-citizens in the U.S. whose work permits are pending renewal. The resolution uses a statutory process (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code) to disapprove the rule, not to create new policy.
HR 2490, the "No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act," would require states to charge non-citizens not lawfully present in the U.S. the same out-of-state tuition rate at public colleges as other non-residents, or risk losing federal education funding. Specifically, states that offer in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants would become ineligible for Title IV federal student aid funds under the Higher Education Act starting the year after the violation is identified. This provision directly affects public universities in states that currently provide in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, as they would lose access to federal financial aid programs. The bill does not change state tuition laws directly but ties federal funding eligibility to compliance with the new requirement.
HR 2367, the College Employment Accountability Act, requires colleges and universities receiving federal student aid or institutional funds to comply with immigration laws or risk losing that funding. Specifically, it prohibits institutions from receiving federal aid if they hire individuals without legal work authorization (violating Section 274A of immigration law) and mandates participation in the E-Verify employment verification program. The Department of Homeland Security must monitor compliance every six months and notify the Education Secretary within 10 days if an institution violates immigration rules or fails to use E-Verify. This directly affects all higher education institutions seeking federal financial assistance under the Higher Education Act.
