Rep. Torres Introduces Bill to Restore Federal Loan Access for Graduate and Professional Students
Graduate and professional students — including those pursuing medical, legal, engineering, and doctoral degrees — would have restored access to the federal borrowing options they need to finance their education. This is particularly important for students from lower-income backgrounds who cannot rely on family support to cover costs that often exceed $50,000 per year.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
The article details how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) eliminates Grad PLUS loans and sets new caps of $20,500 for most graduate students and $50,000 for professional students, creating the financing gaps that the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act seeks to reverse.
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced S. 4039 to reverse recent reductions in federal loan availability for graduate and professional students. The bill aims to restore previous loan limits and ensure that aspiring professionals have the financial resources to pursue advanced education.
Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) introduced H.R. 6677, legislation to reverse federal student loan cuts for graduate and professional students. The bill would restore full loan limits and access to Direct PLUS loans that were narrowed under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.'
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
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