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Colleges would have to inform students of pregnancy rights and resources

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Sponsor: Ashley Moody · Senator · FL

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Official title: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

119th Congress

Topics: Education

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Colleges receiving federal aid would have to regularly tell students about pregnancy rights, accommodations, and Title IX complaint options.

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What does this do?

The Pregnant Students' Rights Act would require colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs to regularly inform students about resources for pregnancy and parenting, available academic accommodations, and how to file a Title IX discrimination complaint. Schools would need to share this via annual email, handbooks, orientations, health/counseling centers, and their public website. The bill limits the Department of Education from expanding requirements beyond what's specified.

Who does it affect?

This affects nearly all U.S. colleges and universities that receive federal financial aid, along with staff handling student communications, health services, and Title IX compliance. Pregnant and parenting students would directly benefit from increased awareness of existing rights.

Why does it matter?

Schools would take on new administrative and communication responsibilities to comply with the notification requirements. The bill does not expand Title IX rights themselves, only how information about existing rights is shared.

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The last attempt failed: a Senate vote to end debate on taking it up fell short, 47–45, on January 27, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Jan 27, 2026
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up. The last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 12. (CR S286)

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  1. Senate · · Roll call 12

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    Question
    On S. 3627
    Result:
    Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
    47
    Nay
    45
    0
    8

    Republicans 47 yes, 6 not voting · Democrats 43 no, 2 not voting · Independents 2 no

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