119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 16, 2026
H.R. 9748In CommitteeEducation
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja (D-IL)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 16, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sponsored this bill to establish new standards for college degree programs and distance education. The bill creates protections for students in occupations requiring state licensure and at programs focused on job training and employment. It also sets state authorization requirements for distance education programs. The bill has three Democratic cosponsors and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce in July 2026.
What’s in the bill (4 sections)
- Sec. 2. Definitions
- Sec. 3. Protections in occupations requiring state licensure
- Sec. 4. Protecting students at gainful employment programs and
- Sec. 5. State authorization requirements for distance education
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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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