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Professional Degree Access Restoration Act

The bill aims to amend 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.
Key points
Reverses reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students.
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Strikes references to federal direct plus loans in the heading of paragraph 3.
Modifies provisions regarding periods of instruction beginning on or after July 1, 2012.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_4039
Sponsor: Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2026-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Professional Degree Access Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_4039.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reverses reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students.
  • Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Strikes references to federal direct plus loans in the heading of paragraph 3.
  • Modifies provisions regarding periods of instruction beginning on or after July 1, 2012.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education