Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
March 10, 2026
Latest Action
March 10, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela D. AlsobrooksDemocratic(MD)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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2026 · third_quarter · Education
-Issues pertaining to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), student loans for public health degrees, and definition of "professional degrees" and the Department of Education's RISE Rule. -Issues pertaining to Congressional Review 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.6718). -Issues pertaining to the Clarity in Professional Degree Act (H.R. 6739).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
(H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation 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
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
(H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation 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 congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
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
Client expense: $27,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Various issues related to elimination of the Department of Education and the Presidential Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities, including IDEA, federal protections, and workforce issues. Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 2598/S. 1277) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Issues related to school-based Medicaid services Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2026 for programs administered by the Department of Education Issues related to higher education and college affordability, including student loans Issues related to pediatric audiology workforce shortages, including recognition of pediatric audiology under federal pediatric specialty loan repayment programs H.R. 2332/S. 1101, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 1151/S. 756, the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Strengthening Efforts for 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 amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of professional degree. H.J. Res 189/S.J. Res. 196, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" H.R. 6862, the Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 10232/S. 5046, a bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies H.R. 433, the Department of Education Protection Act H.R.6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 Office of Management and Budget proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
- (H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation 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
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession Accreditation issues impacting PA 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
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession Accreditation issues impacting PA 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
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
-Issues pertaining to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), student loans for public health degrees, and definition of "professional degrees" and the Department of Education's RISE Rule. -Issues pertaining to Congressional Review 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.6718). -Issues pertaining to the Clarity in Professional Degree Act (H.R. 6739). -Issues pertaining to accreditation, such as the Department of Education's Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) rulemaking.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
(H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation 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 congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Various issues related to elimination of the Department of Education and the Presidential Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities, including IDEA, federal protections, and workforce issues. Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 2598/S. 1277) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Issues related to school-based Medicaid services Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2026 for programs administered by the Department of Education Issues related to higher education and college affordability, including student loans Issues related to pediatric audiology workforce shortages, including recognition of pediatric audiology under federal pediatric specialty loan repayment programs H.R. 2332/S. 1101, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 1151/S. 756, the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Strengthening Efforts for 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 amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of professional degree. H.R. 6862, the Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Financial Aid issues related to H.R.6677 / S.4039 Professional Degree Access Restoration Act Dept of Education Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
- (H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation 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 under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
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
Client expense: $27,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
- (H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation 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
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
Financial Aid issues related to H.R.6677 / S.4039 Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
Issues related 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
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
(H.R. 1) One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. No. 119-21] implementation 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
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
Various issues related to elimination of the Department of Education and the Presidential Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities, including IDEA, federal protections, and workforce issues. Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 2598/S. 1277) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Issues related to school-based Medicaid services Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2026 for programs administered by the Department of Education Issues related to higher education and college affordability, including student loans H.R. 2332/S. 1101, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 1151/S. 756, the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Strengthening Efforts for 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 amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of professional degree. H.R. 6862, the Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession Accreditation issues impacting PA 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
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| NJ |
| Ben Ray Luján | Democratic | NM |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic | VA |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE