H.R. 6359Passed one chamberEducation
Colleges must tell pregnant students about their rights and campus resources
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 6359 requires federally funded colleges to notify all students annually about pregnancy rights and available campus support.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 6359 requires colleges and universities receiving federal financial aid to inform students about their rights and available support if they become pregnant while enrolled. Schools must share information about on-campus and local resources, available accommodations such as schedule flexibility or medical leave, and how to access help. This information must be distributed through annual emails, public websites, student handbooks, orientations, and health and counseling centers.
Who does it affect?
The bill applies to all colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs, which includes most public and private schools in the country. It directly affects current and prospective students who are pregnant or could become pregnant during their enrollment.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not create new legal rights beyond those already established under Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education. It requires schools to ensure students are aware those existing rights and resources exist before they ever need them.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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- WATCH LIVE: Senate considers Pregnant Students' Rights Act
pbs.orgJan 27, 2026Center
- Bill to Inform Pregnant College Students About Their Rights and Resources Stalls in Senate
ncregister.comFeb 2, 2026
- Democrats Block Bill To Help Pregnant Women On College Campuses Despite It Not Once Mentioning Abortion
dailycaller.comJan 27, 2026Leans right
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Official title
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
- Introduced:
- December 2, 2025
- Latest action:
- January 26, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
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