House Education Committee reports Pregnant Students Rights Act after heated debate over scope and enforcement The committee voted 21–15 to report HR 6359, the Pregnant Students Rights Act, after Democrats said the bill provides incomplete, outcome-focused information to pregnant students and Republicans said it simply requires colleges to notify students of Title IX rights and local resources.

The House Education Committee's narrow vote on the Pregnant Students Rights Act has ignited a fierce debate over the rights and resources available to pregnant students on campuses.

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Families are being priced out of their future.

This is about who gets to build a family and who’s left behind.

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and limit options for patients despite mifepristone’s long-established safety record. As legal conversations evolve, including possible references to the Comstock Act, the focus remains: how to ensure access to safe, effective care across communities.

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Community Leaders Urge New York City Council to Increase Funding for Health Services Community organizations request $200K for cancer services and mental health initiatives in NYC.

Community leaders are rallying for urgent funding to support vital health and mental health services in NYC, stressing that without immediate action, countless lives hang in the balance.

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New York legislators discuss mental health and reproductive services for SUNY students Legislators explore expanding mental health and reproductive health services across SUNY campuses.

New York legislators are urgently addressing mental health, food insecurity, and reproductive health services for students, highlighting a critical need for change across SUNY campuses.

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