119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 4, 2026
H.R. 8659In CommitteeHealth
Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. (R-VA)1 cosponsorIntroduced May 4, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 1 Republican
Democrats (1)
Beatty, JoyceOH-03
Republicans (1)
Bergman, JackMI-01
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