Bills · 118th Congress · Education

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Where it stands

  1. Introduced1/5/24
  2. Passed HousePassed 1/18/24
  3. Senate
  4. President
  5. Law

Passed the House 212–207 on January 18, 2024 (Roll Call 19 →). Received in the Senate on January 22, 2024.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 1/18/24PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 207 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Republican212 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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

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Sponsor
Rep. Ashley Hinson ( Republican · IA-2)
Cosponsors
4
Introduced
1/5/24
Policy area
Education

What happens next

The Senate must pass the same text, then it goes to the President.

If it isn't enacted by Jan 3, 2025, it expires when the 118th Congress ends.

All actions (21)
  1. 1/5/24Introduced in House
  2. 1/9/24Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  3. 1/10/24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. 1/10/24Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
  5. 1/12/24Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-344.
  6. 1/12/24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.
  7. 1/17/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 969 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918 and H. Res. 957. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918, and H. Res. 957 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 6914 and H.R. 6918.
  8. 1/18/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 969. (consideration: CR H210-219)
  9. 1/18/24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918 and H. Res. 957. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918, and H. Res. 957 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 6914 and H.R. 6918.
  10. 1/18/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6914.
  11. 1/18/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  12. 1/18/24Ms. Underwood moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text: CR H219)
  13. 1/18/24The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  14. 1/18/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6914, the chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Underwood demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  15. 1/18/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H228-229)
  16. 1/18/24On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
  17. 1/18/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 207 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H210-211)
  18. 1/18/24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 207 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H210-211)
  19. 1/18/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. 1/22/24Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  21. 1/23/24Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 310.