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S. 3627

Introduced

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Introduced 1/13/2026•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 12. (CR S286)

1/27/2026 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 1/13/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education
AbortionHigher educationSchool administrationSex and reproductive healthWomen's educationWomen's health

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (25)

Party Breakdown

0
Democrats
25
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

Republican • FL

Sponsored 1/13/2026

Cosponsors (24)

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

R-TN

Joined 1/13/2026

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Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 1/13/2026

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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

R-MS

Joined 1/13/2026

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 1/13/2026

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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

R-LA

Joined 1/13/2026

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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

R-IN

Joined 1/13/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 13, 2026

Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

January 15, 2026

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Placed on Calendar Senate1/14/2026

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors24