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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to delay, until July 1, 2030, the termination of authority to award certain Federal Direct PLUS loans and the implementation of limits on certain loans for graduate and professional students enrolled at institutions with certain public health designations, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act," amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the availability of certain federal student loans for graduate and professional students. Specifically, it delays the termination of authority to award Federal Direct PLUS loans and the implementation of limits on these loans for students enrolled at "covered institutions" until July 1, 2030, instead of the previously scheduled July 1, 2026. A "covered institution" is defined as a health professions school or an institution offering a health professions or nursing program that is located within 100 miles of an area designated as a health professional shortage area or a medically underserved community, aiming to ensure a continued pipeline of healthcare professionals.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6862/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6862/BILLS-119hr6862ih.pdf |
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