S. 3627 · 119th Congress · Education
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Requires colleges receiving federal aid to provide pregnant students information on resources and accommodations. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jan 13, 2026 (Introduced in Senate). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 Senate roll 671 |
On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedA bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes. | D 0–43 · R 47–0 · I 0–2 |
Failed 47–45 |
Latest action
Jan 27, 2026 · 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)