House bill · H.R. 6718 (119th Congress)

Professional Student Degree Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 10, 2026

Sponsor: Michael Lawler (U.S. Representative, NY-17, Republican)

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Summary

Would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to define "professional degree" directly in statute — a degree signifying completion of the academic requirements to begin practice in a profession (one for which licensure is commonly required) and a level of skill beyond that normally required for a bachelor's degree — replacing the current cross-reference to a federal regulation.

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Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Republican17
Democratic8

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Full history

Jun 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Dec 15, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives

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