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H.R. 6945 · 119th Congress

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).

42 U.S.C. 604 Use of grants

What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 42 U.S.C. 604added (l)by H.R. 6945 Sec. 2

    (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:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 604)

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).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
  2. Jan 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Jan 21, 2026On 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 recordHouse floor actions
  4. 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
  5. Jan 21, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  6. Jan 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)House floor actions
  7. Jan 21, 2026POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
  8. Jan 21, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
  9. Jan 21, 2026Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)House floor actions
  10. Jan 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  11. Jan 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.House floor actions
  12. Jan 21, 2026Rule 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.House floor actions
  13. Jan 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)House floor actions
  14. Jan 20, 2026Rules 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.House floor actions
  15. Jan 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.House committee actions
  16. Jan 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  17. Jan 6, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
  18. Jan 6, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  19. Jan 6, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 21, 2026 · HousePassed 215–209
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 0 noD 1 yes, 209 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseFailed 209–213
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
    On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 213 noD 209 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Tom Barrett R-MI-7
  • Sheri Biggs R-SC-3
  • Kat Cammack R-FL-3
  • Michael Cloud R-TX-27
  • Russ Fulcher R-ID-1
  • Michael Guest R-MS-3
  • Andy Harris R-MD-1
  • John J. McGuire III R-VA-5
  • Barry Moore R-AL-1
  • Blake D. Moore R-UT-1
  • Jefferson Shreve R-IN-6
  • Christopher H. Smith R-NJ-4
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  • W. Gregory Steube R-FL-17
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • Rudy Yakym III R-IN-2