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House bill · H.R. 8691 (119th Congress)

Nursing is a Professional Degree Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 7, 2026

Sponsor: Jennifer A. Kiggans (U.S. Representative, VA-2, Republican)

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Summary

The bill would modify the definition of "professional degree" used in federal student loan eligibility rules under the Higher Education Act, describing it as a degree signifying completion of academic requirements for beginning practice in a profession that commonly requires licensure.

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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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Cosponsors

19

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  • Republican13
  • Democratic5
  • Other1

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Full history

  1. May 7, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. May 7, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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