Bill119th CongressFiled May 7, 2026Health
H.R. 8691
Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2](R-VA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2026
- May 7, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House