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Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
5/21/2026, 7:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8691
The bill, titled "To amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965," was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 7, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8691
Bill HR 8691 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8691 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8691's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 7, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8691
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8691
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8691
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
Eden Schultz
828
9 days ago
Ugh, can't believe they're trying to mess with this bill again. Like, seriously? Just leave it alone already. #annoyed
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8691
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