Colleges must tell pregnant students about their rights and campus resources
Passed one chamberH.R. 6359Latest action
Sponsor: Ashley Hinson · Representative · IA
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Official title: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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HR 6359 requires federally funded colleges to notify all students annually about pregnancy rights and available campus support.
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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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 2, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jan 26, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 47
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 217
- Nay
- 211
- 0
- 3
Republicans 216 yes, 2 not voting · Democrats 1 yes, 211 no, 1 not voting
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House · · Roll call 46
As recorded
- Question
- On
- Result:
- Failed
- 213
- Nay
- 216
- 0
- 2
Republicans 216 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 213 yes
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