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HR 6945Passed HouseFamilieshouse
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 by Rep. Michelle Fischbach
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The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
Latest action · Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What it does
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.
Roll-call votes
On Passage
house · Jan 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit
house · Jan 21, 2026
History
- Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Jan 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
- Jan 21, 2026Passed/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)
- Jan 21, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
- Jan 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
- Jan 21, 2026POSTPONED 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.
- Jan 21, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Jan 21, 2026Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
- Jan 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jan 21, 2026Rule 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.
- Jan 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
- Jan 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
- Jan 20, 2026Rules 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.
- Jan 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
- Jan 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 6, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Jan 6, 2026Introduced in House