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The Pregnant Students' Rights Act would require colleges and universities that receive federal student aid to provide information to pregnant students about their rights and available support. Specifically, institutions would need to inform students about on-campus and community resources available to help pregnant students carry a pregnancy to term and care for a baby after birth, as well as information about accommodations that could help during and after pregnancy. This information would be disseminated through emails and other methods at least once per academic year to all enrolled students.
The bill would also require colleges to provide information on how students can report violations of their rights related to pregnancy. The legislation applies to all students, including those attending part-time. The bill passed the House in January 2026 and is now under review in the Senate.
Critics have raised concerns that the bill focuses narrowly on supporting pregnancy continuation without addressing broader support systems pregnant and parenting students need, such as childcare, housing assistance, and flexible scheduling. Supporters argue the legislation helps ensure pregnant students have access to information about their rights and available campus resources. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would have minimal implementation costs for the Department of Education.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Jan 26, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Dec 2, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1131-1138)
Jan 21, 2026
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 12. (CR S286)
Jan 27, 2026
