Exclusive: Sen. Jim Banks Unveils Bill Banning Non-Citizens from Pell Grants
Banks introduced a bill to limit Pell Grants to U.S. citizens and argued that the funds should be reserved for American students.
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Published Sep 23, 2026
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Sen. Jim Banks introduced a bill that would limit Pell Grants to U.S. citizens, saying it would put American students first. The article also cites projections of a Pell program shortfall and reports Banks’s criticism of Democrats.
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Jim Banks
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Introduced legislation to restrict Pell Grant eligibility to U.S. citizens.
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Mentioned in connection with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its funding for the Pell program.
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