Bills · 119th Congress · Education

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Where it stands

  1. Introduced12/2/25
  2. Passed HousePassed 1/22/26
  3. Senate
  4. President
  5. Law

Passed the House 217–211 on January 22, 2026 (Roll Call 47 →). Received in the Senate on January 26, 2026. No Senate action since.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 1/22/26PassageThe 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
  • Democratic1 Yea · 211 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Republican216 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 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
3
Introduced
12/2/25
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, 2027, it expires when the 119th Congress ends.

All actions (20)
  1. 12/2/25Introduced in House
  2. 12/2/25Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  3. 1/8/26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. 1/8/26Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
  5. 1/14/26Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
  6. 1/14/26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
  7. 1/20/26Rules 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.
  8. 1/22/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
  9. 1/22/26Rule 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.
  10. 1/22/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
  11. 1/22/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  12. 1/22/26Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
  13. 1/22/26The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  14. 1/22/26POSTPONED 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.
  15. 1/22/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
  16. 1/22/26On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
  17. 1/22/26Passed/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)
  18. 1/22/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
  19. 1/22/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. 1/26/26Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.