H.R. 6945 Passed the House Families

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families 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. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] Introduced January 6, 2026 Cosponsors 15 (15 R) Latest action January 26, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Jan 26, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  2. Jan 21, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jan 21, 2026 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
  4. Jan 21, 2026 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)
  5. Jan 21, 2026 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
  6. Jan 21, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
  7. Jan 21, 2026 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 further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  8. Jan 21, 2026 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  9. Jan 21, 2026 Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
  10. Jan 21, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  11. Jan 21, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
  12. Jan 21, 2026 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.

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