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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 6945

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

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Introduced 2026-01-06Topic: social services · health care · budget

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

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.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

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Recorded votes

DateChamberQuestionResultYeasNays
2026-01-21House roll 37On PassagePassed215209
2026-01-21House roll 36On Motion to RecommitFailed209213

Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-01-26SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.refer
2026-01-21HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-21HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
2026-01-21Passed/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)floor pass
2026-01-21HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
2026-01-21HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
2026-01-21HousePOSTPONED 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.
2026-01-21HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-01-21HouseMs. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
2026-01-21HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-01-21HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
2026-01-21HouseRule 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.
2026-01-21HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
2026-01-20HouseRules 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.
2026-01-14HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.refer
2026-01-14HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Heldrefer
2026-01-06HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.refer
2026-01-06Introduced in Houseintroduce
2026-01-06Introduced in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-11. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.