H.R. 3941 · 118th Congress

Schools Not Shelters Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Introduced
2023-06-09
Latest action
2023-07-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education.

This prohibition shall not apply to shelter or housing provided in response to certain disasters such as a fire, flood, explosion, or tornado for which there has been a disaster declaration.