Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
119-HR-6945119th CongressIntroduced Jan 6, 2026Families
Market Probability
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7](R-MN-7)15 cosponsors
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.
Subjects
Family planning and birth controlFamily servicesHealth programs administration and fundingPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsWomen's health
Actions (19)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 26, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
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, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
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)
Jan 21, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
Jan 21, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
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.
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
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 21, 2026House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
Jan 21, 2026House floor actions
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.
Jan 20, 2026House floor actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
Jan 14, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 14, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 6, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026Library of Congress