119th Congress · introduced in the House · Dec 15, 2025
Professional Student Degree Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Education
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Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH (OLD: ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH (OLD: ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 23, 2026 · issue area: Education
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…S.4039) (H.R.6677) -Issues pertaining to the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act (H.R. 6574). -Issues pertaining to the Professional Student Degree Act (H.R.6718). -Issues pertaining to the Clarity in Professional Degree Act (H.R. 6739).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOTA) · lobbying firm or registrant: THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOTA)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 22, 2026 · issue area: Education
$189,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n inclusive school. H.R.6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act - support passage H.R.6739 Clarity in Professional Degrees Act - support passage H.R.6718 Professional Student Degree Act - support passage H.R.6677 Professional Degree Access Restoration Act - support passage
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…duate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6862, Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 8691/S. 4568, Nur…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$24,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…duate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6862, Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 8691/S. 4568, Nur…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…2026 funding for higher education programs and IES S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act - provisions related to student athletes, agent protections, and NIL H.R. 6718, the Professional Student Degree Act - provisions related to including additional fields as professional programs for the purposes of federal loan caps H.R. 10…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: SIMS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…o higher education. Issues related to implementation of higher education provisions within H.R. 1, including provisions related to student loans (P.L. 119-21). H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ear 2027 Nursing is a Professional Degree Act (S.4568/H.R.8691) - Issues pertaining to graduate student loan limits for APRNs. Professional Student Degree Act (H.R. 6718) - Issues pertaining to graduate student loan limits for APRNs.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$3,840,000
Spent on own lobbying
…mitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations", all provisions; H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act, all provisions; H.R. 9393, Lower Costs More Transparency Act of 2026, all provisions; S.4252, WIPP Economic Assistance Assura…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM · lobbying firm or registrant: BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$112,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nce. Continued concerns with H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and provisions related to higher education financing, accountability, and aid. Support for H.R.6718 - Professional Student Degree Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM · lobbying firm or registrant: BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$112,000
Spent on own lobbying
…and concerns with changes stemming from H.R.1 related to loan caps, the elimination of grad plus loans, and the definition of professional degrees. Support for H.R.6718 - Professional Student Degree Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOURO UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ding Project requests. H.R. 9495 / No Senate bill number Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2027 Provisions related to Touro?s appropriations requests. H.R. 6718 Professional Student Degree Act. In support of H.R. 6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act. In support of
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOURO UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ding Project requests. H.R. 9495 / No Senate bill number Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2027 Provisions related to Touro's appropriations requests. H.R. 6718 Professional Student Degree Act. In support of H.R. 6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act. In support of
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOURO UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ding Project requests. H.R. 9495 / No Senate bill number Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2027 Provisions related to Touro's appropriations requests. H.R. 6718 Professional Student Degree Act. In support of H.R. 6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act. In support of
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOURO UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ding Project requests. H.R. 9495 / No Senate bill number Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2027 Provisions related to Touro's appropriations requests. H.R. 6718 Professional Student Degree Act. In support of H.R. 6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act. In support of
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…p federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provisions in HR 1…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". H.R.6718 - Professional Student Degree Act Proposed revisions to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Proposed changes to the accreditati…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$60,639
Spent on own lobbying
…te-Based Education Loan Awareness Act S. 4415 TEACH Improvement Act of 2026 Informed Student Borrowers Act of 2026 H.R. 6739 Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6718 Professional Student Degree Act S. 4915 AI Labeling Act of 2026 H.R. 2003 Affordable Loans for Students Act S. 4435 Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · lobbying firm or registrant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reverse the reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students enacted under Public Law 119-21. H.R. 6718: Professional Student Degree Act A bill to amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965 (ALL). H.R. 1662: LEAP Act A bill to…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF POLSINELLI PC · lobbying firm or registrant: TSG ADVOCATES DC, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession (H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act; H.R. 3711/S. 1948, POST GRAD Act)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…-2025-OPE-0944] - Including CRNAs in higher student loan limit category Nursing is a Professional Degree Act (S.4568/H.R.8691) Professional Student Degree Act (H.R. 6718)
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HEARING INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HEARING INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues pertaining to the professional degree designations, including H.R. 6718, the Professional Student Degree Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e athletics Issues pertaining to free speech, student safety, and campus climate Updates on impacts of Executive Orders and agency directives on U-M operations H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act Professional student degree classifications and related impacts from the AHEAD Committee negotiated rulemaking session
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$390,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] S. 1874/H.R. 3593 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 4568/H.R. 8691 - Nursing is a Professional Degree Act H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act H.J. Res. 189 / S.J. Res. 196 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
(H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation and federal student loan limits (S.4568/H.R.8691) Nursing is a Professional Degree Act (H.R. 6718) Professional Student Degree Act (H.J. Res. 189 / S.J. Res. 196) A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…designate advanced nursing programs as professional degree programs. Nursing is a Professional Degree Act (H.R. 8691/ S. 4568) Professional Student Degree Act (H.R. 6718) Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026 (S.3707/H.R.7279) Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (S.3435/H.R.6607) Improving Care and Access t…
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