Passed in the House on January 22, 2026 · 217 Yea, 211 Nay, 3 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 6359 Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
In plain English: Colleges receiving federal student aid must inform students about their rights and available resources if they are pregnant or become pregnant. This includes information on community support, accommodations for pregnancy and parenting, and how to report discrimination.
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 pregna…