Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Passed HouseFamilies
IntroducedJan 6, 2026
Passed HouseJan 21, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet
Where it stands
Passed House. Latest step, Jan 26, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. The House passed it 215–209.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 1 section of existing law.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 6945 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jan 26, 2026).
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H.R. 6945Bill
Sec. 2Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centers1 change
(l) Use of funds for pregnancy centers.—(1) In general.— Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a State from using a grant made under section 403 to support pregnancy centers.(2) Definition of pregnancy center.— In paragraph (1), the term pregnancy center means any organization, such as a pregnancy resource center, pregnancy help center or organization, or pregnancy medical center, that—(A) supports protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and(B) offers resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including but not limited to relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, or other material supports.
The bill says: Section 404 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 604) is amended by adding at the end the following:
From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.
What it does
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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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 6, 2026).
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What has happened
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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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress