119th Congress · introduced in the House · Dec 2, 2025
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Jan 26, 2026): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: 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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Jan 22, 2026 · Roll call 47 · Passed
House · Jan 22, 2026 · Roll call 46 · Failed
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1325) Roll call details
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 46). Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1333-1334)
POSTPONED 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.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Ms. Bonamici moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H1330)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6359.
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.
Abortion · Higher education · School administration · Sex and reproductive health · Women's education · Women's health
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Loading lobbying reportsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1325-1330)
Rules 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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-447.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
27 citations; showing the 25 most recently posted.
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…thorization Act H.R. 627 Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act Presidential Administration Actions S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effe…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…thorization Act H.R. 627 Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act Presidential Administration Actions S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effe…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL · lobbying firm or registrant: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Aug 12, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…r anti-abortion centers/crisis pregnancy centers, including H.R.6945, the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and in appropriations bills; H.R.6359 and S.3627, the Pregnant Students Rights Act; Healthy pregnancy and postpartum period; Gender equity and sex discrimination; LGBTQI+ rights; Discrimination aga…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ata Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Eff…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ata Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Eff…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ata Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Eff…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.6359, S.3627 - Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.7286 - Chemical Abortion Risk Awareness Act S.4507, H.R.8784 - Bereaved Parents Rights Act H.R.8239 - SACRED Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 25, 2026 · issue area: Education
$670,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, Restarting Education After Disasters Act HR 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act HR 7259, Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act S 3627, HR 6359, Pregnant Students Rights Act HR 7361, No Tax on Restored Benefits Act HR 7497, Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$85,000
Spent on own lobbying
…litary (House and Senate) Advocacy for the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act, (H.R.7583, S.3865) (House and Senate) Advocacy against Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R.6359) (House) Advocacy for Equal Pay Day Resolution (H.Con.Res.81) (House) Opposition to Anna St. John, E.D. La., nomination (Senate) Advocacy for the Women Add Res…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$85,000
Spent on own lobbying
…6) (House) Advocacy for abortion rights and access protections (S.2149 and bill not yet introduced) (Senate) Advocacy against the Pregnant Students Rights Act (H.R.6359, S.3627) (House and Senate) Advocacy against Child Care Modernization Act (S.2828) (Senate)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$85,000
Spent on own lobbying
Advocacy against Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R.6945) (House) Advocacy against Pregnant Students Rights Act (H.R. 6359, S. 3627) (House and Senate) Advocacy for Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act (S. 2556, H.R. 4849) (House and Senate) Advocacy for Momnibus Act (H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC · lobbying firm or registrant: PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$64,335
Spent on own lobbying
Pregnant Students Rights Act (H.R.6359/S. 3627) Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945/S. 4242) Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act (S.4066)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$176,047
Spent on own lobbying
Pregnant Students Rights Act (H.R.6359/S. 3627) Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945/S. 4242) Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act (S.4066) EACH Act (S. 2377/…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Hyde Amendment. Opposing all provisions in the following legislation or administrative actions: Department of Veteran Affairs, VA 38 CFR Part 17 RIN 2900-AS31 H.R. 6359 / S. 3627, Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R. 6945 / S. 4242, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act Opposing the nomination of: Markwayne Mul…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Amount not reported
Standing call with Senate staff on reproductive health and rights issues H.R. 6359- Pregnant Students' Rights Act- Met with Committee staff, review and signed on to opposition letter Met with Senate HELP member offices to prepare staff with r…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$490,000
Spent on own lobbying
…emic Excellence in Higher Education H.R.6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.6502, College Financial Aid Clarity Act H.R.6498, Student Financial Clarity Act H.R.6359, Pregnant Students Rights Act School Staff Workforce related issues including staff shortages, teacher diversity, teacher preparation and tutoring services, te…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$380,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ata Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.7681 - HSAs For All Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Gr…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$380,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.6359, S.3627 - Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.7286 - Chemical Abortion Risk Awareness Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$380,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
POWER TO DECIDE · lobbying firm or registrant: POWER TO DECIDE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$21,358
Spent on own lobbying
…the Contraception Coverage Gap Act (S. 3560) OPPOSE: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945) OPPOSE: Pregnant Students Rights Act (H.R. 6359/ S. 3627)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 6359 / S 3627 "Pregnant Students' Rights Act," all provisions. HR 6945 "Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act," all provisions.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL RIGHT LIFE COMMITTEE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$30,844
Spent on own lobbying
Supported H.R. 6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act Supported H.R. 6945 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" (H Con Res 78/S Con Res 28) Oppose the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (HR 6359/S 3627) Oppose the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (HR 6945) Support joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Ac…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · lobbying firm or registrant: SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n to reevaluate the safety of all chemical abortion drugs in light of recent independent studies, and for other purposes; H.R. 6372 D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R. 6191 No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing