HR-6359 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2026-01-26CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.Senate
2026-01-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2026-01-22VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325)House floor actions
2026-01-22VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46).House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorMs. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2026-01-22FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)House floor actions
2026-01-20FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2026-01-14CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.House floor actions
2026-01-14CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.House floor actions
2026-01-08CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.House committee actions
2026-01-08CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-12-02IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
2025-12-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Policy Area :

Education
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