Bills · HR 6677
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6677Education
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the affordability and accessibility of higher education, especially for advanced degrees critical to many professions. If this bill becomes law, students pursuing graduate and professional studies will continue to have access to federal loans that might otherwise have been reduced or phased out after June 2026. This means fewer financial hurdles for aspiring doctors, lawyers, researchers, and other professionals, potentially strengthening the workforce in these fields.
Without this bill, the existing reductions and upcoming deadlines would make it harder and more expensive for many to obtain advanced degrees, potentially limiting career opportunities and exacerbating student debt burdens for those who rely on private loans. By restoring loan availability, the bill aims to support individuals in acquiring the skills and credentials needed for high-demand, specialized careers, which can have broader economic benefits.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Removes the expiration date of June 30, 2026, for certain federal loan availability for graduate and professional students.
This ensures that these students will continue to have access to federal financial aid beyond that date, preventing a reduction in available funding.
PROVISION 02
Eliminates specific paragraphs (sections (3)(C) and (4) of Section 455(a)) from the Higher Education Act of 1965.
These paragraphs contained provisions that had reduced or limited federal loan availability for graduate and professional students, so striking them increases access.
PROVISION 03
Updates cross-references within the Higher Education Act due to the removal and redesignation of other sections.
This provision ensures that the legal text remains consistent and accurate after the core changes are made.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 49
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
52
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 49 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in House
DEC 11
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6677
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
House BillHR 6677Education
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
49
COMPLEXITY
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