H.R. 6945
Referred to CommitteeSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1/26/2026 • Senate
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.
Introduced in House • 1/6/2026
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CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Amendments (1)
This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (2)
On Passage
January 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit
January 21, 2026
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (16)
Party Breakdown
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Cosponsors (15)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 6, 2026
Committee Review
January 14, 2026
Floor Debate
January 21, 2026
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
President
Failed
January 21, 2026
Text Versions (3)
Related Bills (2)
S. 4242
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
H.Res. 1009
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.