As thousands of pro-life advocates descended on the National Mall on Friday for the 51st annual March for Life, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills designed to help pregnant women and their families.
Both the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act & the Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act were passed on Thursday and aim to support pregnancy centers and pregnant students attending college.
The Pregnant Students’ Rights Act ensures that universities and colleges provide information, requiring them to communicate with pregnant students about their rights, accommodations, and resources available to them.
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA), who authored the bill, said, “It’s unacceptable that pregnant women on college campuses are often pressured to have an abortion. My bill ensures young women are empowered to choose life and create the best future for themselves and their child.”
“Pregnant college students should never feel like abortion is their only option,” said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). “The Republican-led House took a huge step in empowering women to choose life by passing this legislation. I encourage my Senate colleagues to follow suit and work to ensure young women are aware of all the resources available to them and their babies while pursuing their education.”
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