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The House passed H.R. 6359, which requires colleges to inform students about resources and protections available if they choose to carry a pregnancy to term. The measure passed 217–211, largely along party lines.
This vote was on the passage of H.R. 6359, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. The bill requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to proactively inform students about their rights and available resources—such as academic accommodations, medical leaves, and housing support—if they become pregnant and choose to carry their baby to term. It also requires schools to explain how students can file complaints if they face discrimination related to their pregnancy. In congressional procedure, a 'Vote on Passage' is the final hurdle for a bill in its current chamber. It is the moment where lawmakers decide whether to officially approve the text of the legislation. Because this was a standard bill, it required a simple majority of those present and voting to move forward. Following the 217–211 result, the bill has successfully passed the House of Representatives. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. The vote was highly polarized, with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats almost entirely opposed, reflecting a narrow two-vote margin of victory.
The bill has been sent to the Senate, where it was placed on the legislative calendar for future consideration.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. The bill aims to standardize the information pregnant students receive, potentially reducing barriers to completing their education while pregnant or parenting.
Who’s affected. College Students: Would receive more proactive communication regarding their legal rights and campus resources if they become pregnant. · University Administrators: Would be required to create new disclosure protocols, annual email notifications, and updated student handbooks.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was almost entirely united in opposition to the bill.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was almost entirely united in support of the bill.
On Passage
Jan 22, 2026
The House passed H.R.
6359, which requires colleges to inform students about resources and protections available if they choose to carry a pregnancy to term. The measure passed 217–211, largely along party lines.
This was the final vote in the House to approve the bill. By passing this stage, the House has officially endorsed the legislation and sent it to the Senate for further action.
The bill has been sent to the Senate, where it was placed on the legislative calendar for future consideration.
The bill aims to standardize the information pregnant students receive, potentially reducing barriers to completing their education while pregnant or parenting.
The vote was a narrow party-line decision, with the Republican majority providing nearly all 'yea' votes and the Democratic caucus providing nearly all 'nay' votes.
The Democratic caucus was almost entirely united in opposition to the bill.
The Republican caucus was almost entirely united in support of the bill.
One independent member voted in favor of the bill.