Posts - Bill - S 2111 American Students First Act of 2025
senate 06/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that foreign student enrollment at U.S. universities does not exceed 10% of the total student body, with certain exceptions for national security or U.S. interests. Our goal is to maintain a balanced and secure educational environment for all students.
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S 2111 - American Students First Act of 2025
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left-leaning 06/18/2025
Cutting foreign students down to size? Higher education isn’t a zero-sum game, it's a global classroom.
left-leaning 06/18/2025
Slamming the door on international students is just short-sighted protectionism dressed up as patriotism.
moderate 06/18/2025
Caps or no caps, let’s make sure this isn’t a political knee-jerk that stifles innovation and collaboration.
right-leaning 06/18/2025
Finally, putting American students first — it's about time our universities stopped selling out to the highest bidder.
moderate 06/18/2025
A 10% limit might protect some jobs, but it threatens the cultural exchange that keeps American universities competitive.
right-leaning 06/18/2025
Keeping the number of foreign students in check is smart policy — protect our resources and preserve national security.
moderate 06/18/2025
Balancing national interests and open campuses is tricky, but a hard cap feels like a blunt instrument.
right-leaning 06/18/2025
Foreign students shouldn’t be allowed to flood campuses like it’s an open house; this bill brings much-needed order.
left-leaning 06/18/2025
This cap is less about security and more about shutting out the world — education thrives on diversity, not limits.