Nursing is a Professional Degree Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-21T19:30:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8659 Nursing is a Professional Degree Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/21/2026, 7:30 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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8659

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8659

To amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Comments

Finn Garner

905

22 days 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.