H.R.8691

Nursing is a Professional Degree Act

Introduced·5/7/26

The Nursing is a Professional Degree Act amends the Higher Education Act to classify nursing degrees as professional degrees.

The Nursing is a Professional Degree Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to redefine a professional degree. It includes nursing degrees such as MSN, DNP, DNAP, and Ph.D. This change signifies completion of academic requirements for nursing practice and a level of professional skill beyond a bachelor’s degree.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 7

House

Introduced in House

May 7

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.