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House Education and Labor Committee reports Pregnant Students Rights Act after heated debate
Summary
The committee voted 21–15 to report HR 6359, the Pregnant Students Rights Act, after Republican proponents said it requires colleges to inform students of Title IX protections and Democrats argued it provides incomplete, one-sided information and lacks supports like childcare and funding. Several Democratic amendments were defeated.
The House Education and Labor Committee voted 21–15 to report HR 6359, the Pregnant Students Rights Act, after several hours of debate and multiple failed Democratic amendments.
Chairman Wahlberg opened the markup saying the bill would require colleges and universities to inform pregnant students of their rights under Title IX and to provide lists of on-campus and community resources and complaint procedures. Representative Miller, who offered an amendment in the nature of a substitute, described the bill as ensuring that "colleges and universities must inform pregnant students of their rights, accommodations, and resources which are available to them." Miller also entered letters of support into the record from Susan B. Anthony Pro‑Life America and Students for Life Action.
Democrats on the committee argued the bill is incomplete and potentially…
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