{"bill":{"id":"119-hr-6945","congress":119,"type":"HR","number":6945,"title":"Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act","originChamber":"House","introducedDate":"2026-01-06","sponsors":[{"bioguideId":"F000470","fullName":"Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]","party":"R","state":"MN","district":7}],"cosponsorsCount":15,"latestAction":{"actionDate":"2026-01-26","text":"Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance."},"policyArea":"Families","subjects":["Family planning and birth control","Family services","Health programs administration and funding","Poverty and welfare assistance","Sex and reproductive health","State and local government operations","Women's health"],"actions":[{"date":"2026-01-26","text":"Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Senate","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":true},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"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)","type":"Floor","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":true},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":true},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"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.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"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.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-21","text":"Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-20","text":"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.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-14","text":"Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-14","text":"Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-06","text":"Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-06","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-01-06","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false}],"summary":"<p><strong>Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act</strong></p><p>This bill provides statutory authority for&nbsp;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.</p>","updateDate":"2026-04-13T18:43:12Z"},"markets":[],"stateBills":[],"meta":{"sources":["congress.gov"],"latencyMs":471,"ts":"2026-04-19T09:55:43.343Z"},"nextActions":{"inspect":[],"related":[{"description":"Search related legislation","method":"GET","url":"/api/public/query-gov?q=Supporting%20Pregnant%20and%20Parenting%20Women%20and%20Families%20Act"}]}}