Bill · H.R. 8279· House(119-HR-8279)
To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Suozzi
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to expand the definition of an institution of higher education within the Higher Education Act of 1965. The change specifically concerns certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States. It adjusts the criteria regarding student enrollment and graduation percentages. Additionally, it modifies the requirements related to clinical training program approvals.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill allows students at certain foreign graduate medical schools to potentially qualify as students of an institution of higher education for federal aid purposes.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill expands the definition of institutions of higher education to include certain graduate medical schools outside the U.S., which may aid the pipeline of medical professionals.
Does this make college cost less?+2
The bill expands the definition of institutions of higher education to include certain foreign graduate medical schools, which could allow their students to access federal student aid.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded access for certain graduate medical schools: By expanding the definition of an institution of higher education, the bill affects how graduate medical schools outside the United States are categorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Section 1).
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Specific criteria for graduate medical schools: The bill includes provisions for schools where at least 60 percent of those enrolled and graduates were not persons described in section 484(a)(5) in the preceding year (Section 1).
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Recognition of clinical training programs: The bill accounts for schools that have or had a clinical training program approved by a State as of January 31, 2021, which required an on-site visit (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens resulting from these changes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 4/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House