Prohibit the use of federal funds for housing migrants in elementary and secondary schools.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with American Students First Act?
The American Students First Act, known as H.R. 2374, has remained in the House Judiciary and Education and Workforce committees since March 25, 2025. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by American Students First Act (H.R. 2374 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8039 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8039 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nancy Mace (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.