Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

119 HR 6359 EH: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 6359

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.

2.Notice of pregnant student rights, accommodations, and resourcesSection 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092) is amended by adding at the end the following: (n)Pregnant Students’ Rights, Accommodations, and Resources (1)In generalEach 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. (2)Information contentThe information described in this paragraph is the following: (A)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. (B)Information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth. (C)Information on how to file a complaint with— (i)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 (ii)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. (3)Information dissemination activitiesThe information dissemination activities described in this paragraph shall include— (A)an email to each enrolled student at least once each academic year; and (B)the provision of information— (i)in student handbooks, if any; (ii)at each orientation for enrolled students; (iii)at student health or counseling centers, if any; and (iv)on the publicly available website of the institution of higher education. (4)Rule of constructionNothing 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.. Passed the House of Representatives January 22, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 6359 IH: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6359IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 2, 2025Mrs. Hinson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceA BILLTo require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.2.Notice of pregnant student rights, accommodations, and resourcesSection 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092) is amended by adding at the end the following:(n)Pregnant Students’ Rights, Accommodations, and Resources(1)In generalEach 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 to, 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.(2)Information contentThe information described in this paragraph is the following:(A)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.(B)Information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth.(C)Information on how to file a complaint with—(i)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(ii)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.(3)Information dissemination activitiesThe information dissemination activities described in this paragraph shall include—(A)an email to each enrolled student at least once each academic year; and(B)the provision of information—(i)in student handbooks, if any;(ii)at each orientation for enrolled students;(iii)at student health or counseling centers, if any; and(iv)on the publicly available website of the institution of higher education.(4)Rule of constructionNothing 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..

119 HR 6359 PCS: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 303119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6359IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 26 (legislative day, January 15), 2026Received; read twice and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.2.Notice of pregnant student rights, accommodations, and resourcesSection 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092) is amended by adding at the end the following:(n)Pregnant Students’ Rights, Accommodations, and Resources(1)In generalEach 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.(2)Information contentThe information described in this paragraph is the following:(A)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.(B)Information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth.(C)Information on how to file a complaint with—(i)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(ii)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.(3)Information dissemination activitiesThe information dissemination activities described in this paragraph shall include—(A)an email to each enrolled student at least once each academic year; and(B)the provision of information—(i)in student handbooks, if any;(ii)at each orientation for enrolled students;(iii)at student health or counseling centers, if any; and(iv)on the publicly available website of the institution of higher education.(4)Rule of constructionNothing 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..Passed the House of Representatives January 22, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.January 26 (legislative day, January 15), 2026Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

119 HR 6359 RH: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 382119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6359[Report No. 119–447]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 2, 2025Mrs. Hinson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceJanuary 14, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Bost, and Mr. McGuireJanuary 14, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on December 2, 2025A BILLTo require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.2.Notice of pregnant student rights, accommodations, and resourcesSection 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092) is amended by adding at the end the following:(n)Pregnant Students’ Rights, Accommodations, and Resources(1)In generalEach 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.(2)Information contentThe information described in this paragraph is the following:(A)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.(B)Information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth.(C)Information on how to file a complaint with—(i)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(ii)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.(3)Information dissemination activitiesThe information dissemination activities described in this paragraph shall include—(A)an email to each enrolled student at least once each academic year; and(B)the provision of information—(i)in student handbooks, if any;(ii)at each orientation for enrolled students;(iii)at student health or counseling centers, if any; and(iv)on the publicly available website of the institution of higher education.(4)Rule of constructionNothing 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..January 14, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed