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To amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
5/5/2026, 8:05 AM
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.
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
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8659
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate 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
850
7 hours 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.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8659
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