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Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
5/28/2026, 2:39 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8659
The bill titled "To amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 8659 on May 4, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8659
Bill HR 8659 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8659 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8659's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 4, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8659
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8659
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8659
To amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
To amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Comments
Finn Garner
938
1 month ago
This bill is a disaster! It will only make it harder for hardworking students like me to afford higher education. Why should we have to pay more just because we want to further our education? It's not fair at all.
Lukas May
967
19 days ago
This bill sounds interesting.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8659
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