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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.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.6359
House
430-427
PASSED
Independents
430 yea
427 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2026-01-26
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
2026-01-22
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
2026-01-22
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-01-22
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
2026-01-22
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
2026-01-22
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
2026-01-22
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)
2026-01-22
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
2026-01-22
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-01-22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.6359 pass?
HR.6359 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.6359 do?
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 accom…
Who sponsored HR.6359?
HR.6359 was sponsored by Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa).
Who voted against HR.6359?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 6359 EH: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6359 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act . 2. Notice of pregnant student rights, accommodations, and resources Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (n) Pregnant Students’ Rights, Accommodations, and Resources (1) In general Each institution of higher education participating in any program under this title shall carry out the information dissemination activities described in paragraph (3) for prospective and enrolled students (including those attending or planning to attend less than full time) regarding the information described in paragraph (2) on the rights of, and resources (including protections and accommodations) for, pregnant students to carry a baby to term and students who may become pregnant while enrolled at such institution of higher education to carry a baby to term. (2) Information content The information described in this paragraph is the following: (A) A list of resources on campus and in the community that exist to help a pregnant student in carrying the baby to term and caring for the baby after birth. (B) Information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth. (C) Information on how to file a complaint with— (i) the Department of Education, if a student believes there was a violation by the institution of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ) on account of such student’s determination to carry a baby to term; and (ii) the institution, if a student believes the student has been discriminated against in violation of such title IX on account of the student’s determination to carry a baby to term. (3) Information dissemination activities The information dissemination activities described in this paragraph shall include— (A) an email to each enrolled student at least once each academic year; and (B) the provision of information— (i) in student handbooks, if any; (ii) at each orientation for enrolled students; (iii) at student health or counseling centers, if any; and (iv) on the publicly available website of the institution of higher education. (4) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to require the dissemination of additional information, or establish additional rights, beyond the information and rights included in this subsection. . Passed the House of Representatives January 22, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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