119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Mar 10, 2026
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
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Latest action (Mar 10, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Education
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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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
…Act Joint Resolution to Overturn the Department of Education's RISE Rule (S.J. Res. 196) -Issues pertaining to the Professional Degrees Access Restoration Act (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.67…
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 SOCIAL WORKERS · lobbying firm or registrant: WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ementation and federal student loan limits (H.R. 6574) Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act (H.R.6677) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act (S.4039) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act (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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS · 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
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…n and federal student loan limits (H.R. 6574) Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act (H.R.6677/H.R.6677) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act (S.4039) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act (H.R.6718) Professional Student Degree Act (H.J. Res. 189 / S.J. Res. 196) A joint resolution providing for congres…
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 MARYLAND · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$27,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRENT Act: -Provisions on individual reporting of gifts and contracts and provisions on contracts with entities of concern S.4039, the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act -Supporting passage of the bill H.R. 6718, the Professional Student Degree Act -Supporting passage of the bill
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 SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Education
$290,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Relief and Vital Incentives for Community Service and Engagement (SERVICE) Act (H.R. 2829) H.R. 6574, the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R. 6677/S. 4039, the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, to amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965. H.R. 6739, to am…
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 SOCIAL WORKERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Education
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…tion and federal student loan limits - (H.R. 6574) Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act - (H.R.6677) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act - (S.4039) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act - (H.R.6718) Professional Student Degree Act - (H.R. 10551) Public Service Educational Assistance Act
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
COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$203,130
Spent on own lobbying
…rce Act S.4086 - A bill to establish protections for health care providers who raise concerns about the quality of health care services, and for other purposes S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R.7884 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to health care professionals that pr…
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 · lobbying firm or registrant: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Education
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…programs Aid to minority-serving institutions for PA program development H.R. 3711/S.1948 - POST GRAD Act H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6677/S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration 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
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$130,000
Spent on own lobbying
…programs Aid to minority-serving institutions for PA program development H.R. 3711/S.1948 - POST GRAD Act H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6677/S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration 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
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 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Education
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act Joint Resolution to Overturn the Department of Education's RISE Rule (S.J. Res. 196) -Issues pertaining to the Professional Degrees Access Restoration Act (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.67…
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 SOCIAL WORKERS · lobbying firm or registrant: WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Education
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…n and federal student loan limits (H.R. 6574) Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act (H.R.6677/H.R.6677) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act (S.4039) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act (H.R.6718) Professional Student Degree Act (H.J. Res. 189 / S.J. Res. 196) A joint resolution providing for congres…
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
COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 15, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$180,107
Spent on own lobbying
…rce Act S.4086 - A bill to establish protections for health care providers who raise concerns about the quality of health care services, and for other purposes S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R.7884 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to health care professionals that pr…
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 SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 15, 2026 · issue area: Education
$280,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Relief and Vital Incentives for Community Service and Engagement (SERVICE) Act (H.R. 2829) H.R. 6574, the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R. 6677/S. 4039, the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, to amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965. H.R. 6739, to am…
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 MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (UMB) · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (UMB)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 15, 2026 · issue area: Education
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
Financial Aid issues related to H.R.6677 / S.4039 Professional Degree Access Restoration Act Dept of Education Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee
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 SOCIAL WORKERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Education
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…lementation and federal student loan limits - (H.R. 6574) Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act - (H.R.6677) Professional Degree Restoration Act - (S.4039) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act - (H.R.6718) Professional Student Degree Act - (S.J. Res 196/H.J. Res 189) Providing for congressional disapproval…
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
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 1, 2026 · issue area: Education
$27,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRENT Act: Provisions on individual reporting of gifts and contracts and provisions on contracts with entities of concern S.4039, the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act -Entire bill
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
COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted May 8, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$305,901
Spent on own lobbying
…rce Act S.4086 - A bill to establish protections for health care providers who raise concerns about the quality of health care services, and for other purposes S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R.7884 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to health care professionals that pr…
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 SOCIAL WORKERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…lementation and federal student loan limits - (H.R. 6574) Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act - (H.R.6677) Professional Degree Restoration Act - (S.4039) Professional Degree Access Restoration Act - (H.R.6718) Professional Student Degree Act
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
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (UMB) · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (UMB)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
Financial Aid issues related to H.R.6677 / S.4039 Professional Degree Access Restoration 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
THE COUNCIL FOR AUTISM SERVICE PROVIDERS (CASP) · lobbying firm or registrant: GEPHARDT GROUP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ated to access to special education, Issues related to the Higher Education Act, including H.R. 6574, the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act, H.R. 6677/S. 4039, the Professional Degree Access Restoration 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 SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 16, 2026 · issue area: Education
$360,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Relief and Vital Incentives for Community Service and Engagement (SERVICE) Act (H.R. 2829) H.R. 6574, the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R. 6677/S. 4039, the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, to amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965. H.R. 6739, to am…
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 · lobbying firm or registrant: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 8, 2026 · issue area: Education
$140,000
Spent on own lobbying
…programs Aid to minority-serving institutions for PA program development H.R. 3711/S.1948 - POST GRAD Act H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6677/S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration 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