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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.
4/21/2026, 4:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8279
The bill titled "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," designated as H.R. 8279 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 14, 2026, aims to broaden the scope of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by including specific regulations related to graduate medical schools situated outside the U.S.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8279
Bill HR 8279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8279 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8279's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 14, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8279
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8279
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8279
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.
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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Elian Carr
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1 month ago
I think this bill is a good idea. It could help more people get the education they need to become doctors. I support it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8279
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