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119th Congress · H.R. 6359 · Final

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

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.

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SubjectsAbortionHigher educationSchool administrationSex and reproductive healthWomen's educationWomen's health

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 201 (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. HINSON:H.R. 6359.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Aricle 1, Section 8[Page H4994]

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  • Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · [R-IA-2] · H001091
    Rep-IA-2 current · 3 terms · @RepAshleyHinson · 3 district offices

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2025-01-03
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  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 8
  • Financial Services and General Government (house) · house · rank 4
  • Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 4
  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · rank 19 · site
  • House Committee on Ethics (house) · house · rank 3 · site
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (house) · house · rank 8

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  • 531 Commercial St., Suite 302, Waterloo, IA, 50701 · 319-266-6925 · 42.4953157,-92.33964970000001
  • 1050 Main St., Dubuque, IA, 52001 · 563-557-7789 · 42.502919,-90.6681282
  • 111 7th Avenue SE, Suite 580, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401 · 319-364-2288 · 41.9726414,-91.66403749999999

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Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] · [R-IA-4] · F000446 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-18
    Rep-IA-4 current · 3 terms · @RepFeenstra · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-07
    Rep-IL-12 current · 6 terms · @RepBost · 3 district offices
  • Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-08
    Rep-VA-5 current · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Education and Workforce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-01-22T22:05:00ZUnknown
    2026-01-22T21:08:57ZUnknown
    2026-01-14T17:01:30ZReported By
    2026-01-08T19:39:11ZMarkup By
    2025-12-02T15:01:30ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (22)

  • 2026-01-26Calendarsvia Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
  • 2026-01-22 17:08:28FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-01-22 17:08:26FloorH37100via House 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)
    VoteHouse roll 47 — source
  • 2026-01-22 17:08:26Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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)
    VoteHouse roll 47 — source
  • 2026-01-22 17:05:00FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
    VoteHouse roll 46 — source
  • 2026-01-22 17:00:29FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
  • 2026-01-22 16:09:22FloorH8D000via House 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.
  • 2026-01-22 16:09:08FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-01-22 16:08:57FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
  • 2026-01-22 16:08:22FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-01-22 15:33:03FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
  • 2026-01-22 15:32:53FloorH8D000via House 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.
  • 2026-01-22 15:32:48FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
  • 2026-01-20 18:41:40FloorH1L210via House 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.
  • 2026-01-14CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
  • 2026-01-14CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
  • 2026-01-14Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
  • 2026-01-08Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
  • 2026-01-08Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-12-02IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2025-12-02IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-12-02IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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  • Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-01-30T04:08:16Z
    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-01-23T06:38:21Z
    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-01-23T06:38:21Z
    To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-01-15T10:53:13Z
    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
  • Display Title2025-12-18T10:23:18Z
    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-12-18T10:23:16Z
    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-12-18T10:18:38Z
    To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.

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00 · 2025-12-02 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 1009 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-01-21 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
  • S 3627 (119) Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
    Latest: 2026-01-27 — 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)
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 158 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1009, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2026-01-22T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 6359 (119)
    Latest: 2026-01-22 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
    • null

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  • H. Rept. 119-447

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act2026-01-12T19:48:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on January 8, 2026

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