Professional Student Degree Act

Timeline

1. Dec 15, 2025
   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2. Dec 15, 2025
   Introduced in House
3. Dec 15, 2025
   Introduced in House

Cosponsors

• Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] R-NE
• Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] R-PA
• Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] R-VA
• Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] R-PA
• Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] R-PA
• Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] R-NY
• Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] R-MO
• Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] R-PA
• Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] R-SD
• Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] D-NH
• Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] R-SC
• Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] D-VA
• Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] R-NJ
• Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] D-NC

In the News

• Securing Federal Loan Access for Audiology Students: Comments Close March 2 - American Academy of Audiology
• Lawler Hosts Bipartisan Briefing on Loan Limits to Protect Nurses, Teachers, and Healthcare Workforce - Congressman Mike Lawler (.gov)
• Press Release: Lawler Advocates for Lifetime Funding of World Trade Center Health Program with NY Congressional Delegation - Quiver Quantitative
• Press Release: Lawler Introduces Legislation to Enhance Accountability for Public Housing Agencies - Quiver Quantitative
• Congress Vote: The House has passed H.R. 2683 - Remote Access Security Act - Quiver Quantitative
• Press Release: Congressman Mike Lawler's Remote Access Security Act Passes House - Quiver Quantitative
• Congress Needs to Hear From Audiologists on Student Loan Access - American Academy of Audiology
• Congress Introduces Legislation to Protect Audiology Students’ Access to Federal Loans - American Academy of Audiology
• Congressman Lawler Expands Definition of Professional Degrees in New Bill - Congressman Mike Lawler (.gov)
• Press Release: Congressman Mike Lawler Introduces Bill to Expand Definition of Professional Degrees - Quiver Quantitative