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House bill · H.R. 8279 (119th Congress)

To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor: Thomas R. Suozzi (U.S. Representative, NY-3, Democratic)

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To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.

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Summary

This bill would change how the Higher Education Act defines an "institution of higher education" with respect to graduate medical schools outside the United States, revising the enrollment and graduation thresholds such schools must meet, which affects their students' access to federal student aid.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

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

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Full history

  1. Apr 14, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 14, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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