Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 6945 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
16 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 15 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Fischbach, Michelle (R-MN) (Introduced 01/06/2026) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.54 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 16 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/26/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | 2 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/06/2026)
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.
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 titleThis Act may be cited as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act.
2.Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centersSection 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 generalNothing 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 centerIn 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.
119 HR 6945 IH: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-06 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. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6945IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 6, 2026Mrs. Fischbach (for herself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, and Ms. Tenney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo 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 titleThis Act may be cited as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act.
2.Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centersSection 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 generalNothing 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 centerIn 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 material supports..
119 HR 6945 : Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-26 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. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6945IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 26 (legislative day, January 15), 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo 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 titleThis Act may be cited as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act.2.Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centersSection 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 generalNothing 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 centerIn 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.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/06/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/06/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 01/14/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 01/14/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18. |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. 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. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147) |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147) |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156) |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36). |
| 01/21/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139) |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 01/26/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Display Title | Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 153 | 01/21/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 01/26/2026 Referred To |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 01/21/2026 Unknown |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 01/21/2026 Unknown |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 01/14/2026 Markup By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 01/06/2026 Referred To |
Policy Area: Families
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