Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR969

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957) denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.

Impact

The implications for state laws and educational policies could be significant, as the enactment of H.R. 6914 may trigger changes in institutional policies across various colleges and universities. By instituting a requirement for the dissemination of information about rights and resources for pregnant students, state educational authorities would need to address whether existing laws support or conflict with these new mandates. Additionally, H.R. 6918 may empower pregnancy centers by ensuring consistent funding, thereby affecting the landscape of reproductive health services available across states, which can vary widely. This could further advance discussions and policies around women’s health and reproductive rights at both state and federal levels.

Summary

H.R. 969 serves as a resolution for the consideration of two bills aimed at addressing issues related to pregnant students in higher education. The first part of the resolution initiates the discussion around H.R. 6914, which mandates that institutions of higher education disseminate information regarding the rights and available resources for pregnant students. This bill emphasizes the importance of supporting student parents during their educational journey, and it seeks to ensure that they are informed of their rights under the law, potentially leading to better educational outcomes for this demographic. The second bill referenced, H.R. 6918, focuses on preventing restrictions imposed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on funding for pregnancy centers, which play an important role in providing resources to expecting parents.

Contention

Debates around H.R. 969 also touch upon broader national conversations regarding reproductive rights and educational equity. There are concerns from opposing groups about the financial implications of mandating educational institutions to inform students about their rights—whether it might lead to budge constraints. Additionally, the discussions around H.R. 6918 could ignite controversy related to the funding of pregnancy centers, particularly if these centers are viewed as promoting specific ideological viewpoints on reproductive health. Consequently, these measures can be seen as politically charged, fueling debates not only about educational practices but also about the influence of federal regulations on healthcare funding and services.

Companion Bills

US HB6914

Related Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

US HB6918

Related Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

US HR957

Related Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.

Previously Filed As

US HR957

Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.

US HR994

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on the amount certain married individuals can deduct for State and local taxes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.

US HR1125

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

US HR1071

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.

US HR1137

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

US HR1085

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.

US HR922

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

US HR377

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

US HR1052

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

US HR383

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

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