HR 6945

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Summary

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.

Bill status

Status
Passed House
Sponsor
Rep. Michelle Fischbach [R-MN-7]
Cosponsors
15
Policy area
Families
Introduced
2026-01-06
Latest action
2026-01-26: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 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).

Votes