Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act

Senate Bill

S. 2983

119th Congress

Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.

Introduced:Oct 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary C. Peters

Senator

Democratic

MI

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The Schools Not Shelters Act would deny federal funding to schools that provide emergency shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals, with some exceptions for short-term disaster relief. The bill aims to limit the use of school facilities to house non-citizens.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorGary C. Peters (D-MI)

Introduced10/27/2025

StatusRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.

ChamberSenate

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Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act

The Schools Not Shelters Act would deny federal funding to schools that provide emergency shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals, with some exceptions for short-term disaster relief. The bill aims to limit the use of school facilities to house non-ci

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The Schools Not Shelters Act would deny federal funding to schools that provide emergency shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals, with some exceptions for short-term disaster relief. The bill aims to limit the use of school facilities to house non-citizens.

Bill Number: 2983
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters (D-MI)
Introduced: 10/27/2025
Status: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act
Bill Number: 2983
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters (D-MI)
Status: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.
Introduced: 10/27/2025
Summary: The Schools Not Shelters Act would deny federal funding to schools that provide emergency shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals, with some exceptions for short-term disaster relief. The bill aims to limit the use of school facilities to house non-citizens.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Schools Not Shelters Act would deny federal funding to schools that provide emergency shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals, with some exceptions for short-term disaster relief. The bill aims to limit the use of school facilities to house non-citizens.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Schools Not Shelters ActThis bill denies federal funds to schools providing emergency shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), subject to exceptions.Under the bill, primary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education are ineligible for federal funds if they provide emergency shelter or housing exclusively to non-U.S. nationals under the order of state, local, or federal government. The bill excepts short-term (72 hours or less) emergency shelter made necessary by qualifying disasters. Federal funds denied by the bill include grants, loans, loan guarantees, and property, but not certain reimbursements for services rendered.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Schools, including K-12 and colleges, would lose federal funding if they provide emergency shelter or housing to non-U.S. nationals (also called 'aliens') on the orders of state, local, or federal government.
The bill includes an exception for short-term (72 hours or less) emergency shelter made necessary by qualifying disasters.
Denied federal funds include grants, loans, loan guarantees, and property, but not reimbursements for certain services rendered.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, schools that currently use their facilities to provide emergency housing to non-citizens would lose significant federal funding. This could force them to stop offering this type of shelter, potentially leaving vulnerable populations without access to safe housing in times of crisis.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2983, 119th Congress (2025). "Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2983