H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-12-02 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-26 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-12-02):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Randy Feenstra | R IA 2025-12-18 |
| Mike Bost | R IL 2026-01-07 |
| John J. McGuire III | R VA 2026-01-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6359 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6359?
H.R. 6359 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6359 are available on congress.gov.
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