The resolution urges the United States Department of Education to reject the proposed definition of a professional degree put forth by the RISE Committee, which is part of the federal student loan-related changes outlined in House Bill 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The current proposal is seen as detrimental to the health care workforce pipeline, as it excludes many allied health care degrees, such as those in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and advanced practice nursing. The resolution emphasizes that the definition of a professional degree should be based on the credentials required for practice rather than the length of programs or historical treatment of certain disciplines.

Furthermore, the resolution highlights the importance of including all health profession programs under the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 51 as professional degrees. It argues that excluding these programs would exacerbate workforce shortages and limit access to financial support for students, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The House of Representatives calls for a more accurate and consistent definition of professional degree programs to safeguard the health care workforce and the communities that rely on it, and requests that copies of the resolution be sent to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education and Michigan's congressional delegation.