Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseJan 21, 2026Result: Passed
(215) (209) (0) (7)
House bill · H.R. 6945 (119th Congress)
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Latest action Jan 26, 2026
Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach (U.S. Representative, MN-7, Republican)
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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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Ways and Means · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
15
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Recorded votes
Vote: On Motion to Recommit
U.S. HouseJan 21, 2026Result: Failed
(209) (213) (0) (9)
Related bills
- S. 4242Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActIdentical bill
- H.Res. 1009Providing 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.Related bill, procedurally related
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Full history
- Jan 26, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
U.S. Senate
- Jan 26, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
U.S. House
- Jan 21, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 6945.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- Jan 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (roll no. 36).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
- Jan 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (roll no. 36).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
- Jan 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (roll no. 36).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
- Jan 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 14, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 14, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 14, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 14, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
- Jan 14, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
- Jan 14, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
- Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 6, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
U.S. House of Representatives
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