S.4039

Professional Degree Access Restoration Act

Introduced·3/10/26

Restores federal loan availability for graduate and professional students by amending the Higher Education Act of 1965.

The Professional Degree Access Restoration Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reverse reductions in federal loan availability for graduate and professional students enacted under Public Law 119–21. The bill modifies specific sections of the Higher Education Act to reinstate certain loan limits and eligibility criteria that were previously reduced. This change aims to ensure that graduate and professional students have continued access to federal loans for their education.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.