HR 6359
119th Congress
House
Education
Abortion
Higher education
School administration
Sex and reproductive health
Women's education
Women's health
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Jan 22, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
Jan 22, 2026
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.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
Jan 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)
Jan 22, 2026
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)
Jan 22, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).
Jan 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
Jan 22, 2026
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.
Jan 22, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 22, 2026
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
Jan 22, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 20, 2026
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.
Jan 14, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
Jan 14, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | House · vote #47 | On Passage | Passed | 217–211 | See who voted → |
| Jan 22, 2026 | House · vote #46 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 213–216 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Committees of jurisdiction
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