Bills · HR 2272
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2272Student aid and college costsAssault and harassment offenses
FAFSA Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 21· LAST ACTION MAR 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it changes who qualifies for federal help to pay for college, linking student aid eligibility to specific criminal convictions. If this bill becomes law, it would mean that people found guilty of assault against a police officer or rioting would find it harder or impossible to afford higher education through federal assistance, potentially altering their life paths and access to economic opportunity.
This bill introduces a new condition for receiving federal financial aid, beyond academic performance or financial need. It could be seen as adding a layer of accountability for certain criminal behaviors, or as imposing additional barriers to education and rehabilitation for those with past convictions. The changes to how grants are handled, turning them into non-forgivable loans, also represent a significant shift for individuals who might unexpectedly face substantial debt.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes individuals convicted of assault against a police officer or rioting ineligible for federal grants, most loans, and work-study assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
This provision directly ties eligibility for federal student financial aid to specific criminal convictions, impacting access to higher education.
PROVISION 02
Requires individuals who received federal grants and are subsequently convicted of the specified offenses while enrolled to repay those grants, as they will be converted into federal unsubsidized Stafford Loans.
This changes grants, which do not need to be repaid, into loans that accrue interest and must be repaid, creating a new financial burden.
PROVISION 03
States that the converted loans resulting from previously received grants will not be eligible for any loan forgiveness, cancellation, discharge, or reduction programs.
This removes potential avenues for these specific debts to be reduced or eliminated, ensuring they remain a long-term financial obligation.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'rioting' broadly to include inciting, organizing, participating in, or aiding acts of violence in furtherance of a riot.
The specific definition of 'rioting' determines the scope of convictions that would trigger the loss of federal financial aid.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 21
Introduced in House
MAR 21
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2272
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
Last actionMar 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025
House BillHR 2272Student aid and college costsAssault and harassment offenses
FAFSA Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 21, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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