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S. 5021 · 119TH CONGRESS

Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

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Jul 16, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Senate

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Jul 16, 2026

119th Congress · Senate origin