Bill119th CongressFiled May 4, 2026Health
H.R. 8659
Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedMay 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2](R-VA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
- Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2026