Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
USA119th CongressHR-6945| House
| Updated: 1/26/2026
Michelle Fischbach
Republican Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (15)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill, titled the "Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act," clarifies the authority of states to use federal funds for pregnancy centers. It amends part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to explicitly state that nothing in this part prohibits a state from using grants under section 403 to support these organizations. The legislation defines a "pregnancy center" as an organization that supports protecting the life of both the mother and the unborn child. These centers are further characterized by their provision of various resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families. Such services may include relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, and material supports like diapers and baby clothes, ensuring comprehensive assistance for expectant and new parents.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Families
Family planning and birth controlFamily servicesHealth programs administration and fundingPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsWomen's health
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
USA119th CongressHR-6945| House
| Updated: 1/26/2026
This bill, titled the "Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act," clarifies the authority of states to use federal funds for pregnancy centers. It amends part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to explicitly state that nothing in this part prohibits a state from using grants under section 403 to support these organizations. The legislation defines a "pregnancy center" as an organization that supports protecting the life of both the mother and the unborn child. These centers are further characterized by their provision of various resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families. Such services may include relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, and material supports like diapers and baby clothes, ensuring comprehensive assistance for expectant and new parents.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Michelle Fischbach
Republican Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (15)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee
Families
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Family planning and birth controlFamily servicesHealth programs administration and fundingPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsWomen's health