What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act This bill provides statutory authority for states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for pregnancy centers that (1) support protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and (2) offer resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, and material supports.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.6945
House
424-422
PASSED
Independents
424 yea
422 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2026-01-21
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-21
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
2026-01-21
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
2026-01-21
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
2026-01-21
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
2026-01-21
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6945, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore (WI) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed furthe
2026-01-21
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-01-21
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
2026-01-21
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.6945 pass?
HR.6945 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.6945 do?
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act This bill provides statutory authority for states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for pregnancy centers that (1) support protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and (2) offer resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, and material supports.
Who sponsored HR.6945?
HR.6945 was sponsored by Michelle Fischbach (R-Minnesota).
Who voted against HR.6945?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 6945 EH: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6945 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act . 2. Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centers Section 404 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (l) Use of funds for pregnancy centers (1) In general Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a State from using a grant made under section 403 to support pregnancy centers. (2) Definition of pregnancy center In paragraph (1), the term pregnancy center means any organization, such as a pregnancy resource center, pregnancy help center or organization, or pregnancy medical center, that— (A) supports protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and (B) offers resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including but not limited to relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, or other material supports. . Passed the House of Representatives January 21, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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