H.R. 6359 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jan 22, 2026. Received Jan 26, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires colleges to share pregnancy support information
Colleges that receive federal student aid money would have to give students information about their rights and options related to pregnancy. This includes details about on-campus and community resources to help pregnant students, what accommodations the school offers, and how to file a discrimination complaint if a pregnant student faces unfair treatment because of their decision to carry a baby to term.
How it affects you
If you're a prospective or current college student, this could mean easier access to information about pregnancy support at your school. Pregnant students would know what resources and accommodations are available to them and how to report discrimination, though the summary doesn't specify what those accommodations would be.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Dec 2, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6359
AN ACT
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2) · Introduced Dec 2, 2025 · Education · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 26, 2026: “Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Passage · Jan 22, 2026
Passage Passed 217–211
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 211 | 1 |
| Republicans | 216 | 0 | 2 |
1 member voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted Yes.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.