H.R. 6914 · 118th Congress
Requires colleges to inform students of resources for carrying a pregnancy to term
Official title: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act1
§1What it does
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The bill would require colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs to tell prospective and enrolled students about the rights and resources available to students who are or become pregnant to carry the pregnancy to term.2,
§2Status
| Status | Latest action, January 23, 2024: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 310.1 |
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| Introduced | January 5, 2024 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] |
| Cosponsors | 4 cosponsors (4 Republican) |
| Official record | H.R. 6914 on Congress.gov |
§3How Congress voted
Why this matters: The official count.
House, January 18, 2024
On Passage: Passed — 212 yes, 207 no, 14 not voting.4