Requires colleges that participate in federal student aid programs to tell enrolled and prospective students about resources, accommodations, and Title IX complaint options for students who carry a pregnancy to term.

Official title: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Outcome Blocked in the Senate: it did not get the 60 votes needed to end debate

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Senate

Introduced 13-JAN-2026

On the calendar 13-JAN-2026

Blocked 27-JAN-2026

Key points

Adds a new subsection to Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 covering institutions participating in any program under that title
Requires each school to email enrolled students at least once each academic year and post the information in handbooks, orientations, health or counseling centers, and on its website
Covers campus and community resources, accommodations for carrying a baby to term and parenting after birth, and how to file a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education or the school
States that the section does not authorize the Secretary to require additional information or establish additional rights

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in Senate, 13-JAN-2026).

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Policy area

Education

Sponsor Ashley Moody (R-FL) Cosponsors · 24

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