119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 7, 2026
H.R. 8691In CommitteeHealth
Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. (R-VA)21 cosponsorsIntroduced May 7, 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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All 21 cosponsors
6 Democrats · 14 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (6)
Republicans (14)
Joyce, David P.OH-14
Bergman, JackMI-01
Bacon, DonNE-02
Newhouse, DanWA-04
Rutherford, John H.FL-05
Fine, RandyFL-06
Mackenzie, RyanPA-07
Wittman, Robert J.VA-01
Bresnahan, Robert P.PA-08
Van Drew, JeffersonNJ-02
Van Orden, DerrickWI-03
Edwards, ChuckNC-11
Independents (1)
Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3]CA-03
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