Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
USA119th CongressHR-6359| House
| Updated: 1/26/2026
Ashley Hinson
Republican Representative
Iowa
Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill, titled the "Pregnant Students' Rights Act," amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to mandate that institutions of higher education participating in federal programs disseminate information to students regarding their rights, accommodations, and resources for pregnant students. This requirement applies to both prospective and enrolled students, ensuring they are informed about support for carrying a baby to term. The information to be disseminated includes a list of on-campus and community resources available to help pregnant students, details about accommodations to support them through pregnancy and parenting, and instructions on how to file a Title IX complaint with either the Department of Education or the institution if discrimination occurs. Institutions must share this information through various channels, such as annual emails to students, student handbooks, orientations, health centers, and their public websites.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 119-3627Cloture 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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Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
USA119th CongressHR-6359| House
| Updated: 1/26/2026
This bill, titled the "Pregnant Students' Rights Act," amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to mandate that institutions of higher education participating in federal programs disseminate information to students regarding their rights, accommodations, and resources for pregnant students. This requirement applies to both prospective and enrolled students, ensuring they are informed about support for carrying a baby to term. The information to be disseminated includes a list of on-campus and community resources available to help pregnant students, details about accommodations to support them through pregnancy and parenting, and instructions on how to file a Title IX complaint with either the Department of Education or the institution if discrimination occurs. Institutions must share this information through various channels, such as annual emails to students, student handbooks, orientations, health centers, and their public websites.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 119-3627Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 12. (CR S286)
Ashley Hinson
Republican Representative
Iowa
Education and Workforce Committee
Education
Related Bills
- HRES 119-1009: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
- S 119-3627: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AbortionHigher educationSchool administrationSex and reproductive healthWomen's educationWomen's health