HR6359
On Senate Calendar
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Dec 2, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version EHThis Act may be cited as the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092) is amended by adding at the end the following:
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.
The information described in this paragraph is the following:
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.
Information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth.
Information on how to file a complaint with—
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
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.
The information dissemination activities described in this paragraph shall include—
an email to each enrolled student at least once each academic year; and
the provision of information—
in student handbooks, if any;
at each orientation for enrolled students;
at student health or counseling centers, if any; and
on the publicly available website of the institution of higher education.
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.
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092) is amended by adding at the end the following:
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.
The information described in this paragraph is the following:
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.
Information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth.
Information on how to file a complaint with—
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
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.
The information dissemination activities described in this paragraph shall include—
an email to each enrolled student at least once each academic year; and
the provision of information—
in student handbooks, if any;
at each orientation for enrolled students;
at student health or counseling centers, if any; and
on the publicly available website of the institution of higher education.
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.
Legislative Timeline
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
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The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
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On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
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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)
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.