Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
119-HR-6359119th CongressIntroduced Dec 2, 2025Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Sponsor
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2](R-IA-2)3 cosponsors
Summary
Pregnant Students' Rights Act
This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain information to prospective and enrolled students on the rights and resources for pregnant students to carry a baby to term or students who may become pregnant while enrolled at the IHE to carry a baby to term.
In particular, this required information must include
- a list of community and on-campus resources that exist to help a pregnant student in carrying the baby to term and caring for the baby after birth,
- information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth, and
- information on how to file a discrimination complaint related to the student's determination to carry a baby to term.
Subjects
AbortionHigher educationSchool administrationSex and reproductive healthWomen's educationWomen's health
Actions (22)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Jan 26, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
Jan 22, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
Jan 22, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
Jan 22, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6359, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Ms. Bonamici demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
Jan 22, 2026House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 20, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
Jan 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
Jan 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
Jan 14, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Jan 8, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 8, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Dec 2, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Dec 2, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 2, 2025Library of Congress