Bill > S2036

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish strict citizenship and residency requirements for individuals participating in Federal TRIO programs, which are educational support services designed to help low-income, first-generation, and disabled students progress through higher education. Specifically, the bill defines eligibility as limited to: U.S. nationals, permanent legal residents, certain aliens with intent to become permanent residents, citizens of Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the U.S., aliens with Northern Mariana Islands resident status, and lawful residents of Freely Associated States. The bill explicitly prohibits any waiver of these requirements through existing legislative authorities or performance partnership pilot programs. Additionally, the bill makes several technical conforming amendments to update references to section numbers in related parts of the Higher Education Act. The provisions appear designed to more tightly control immigration status for participants in federal educational support programs, ensuring that only specific categories of individuals can access these services.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2036/all-info