Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
- Last Action
- 1/26/2026
Actions
- 2026-01-26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2026-01-21Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-01-21On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
- 2026-01-21Passed/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)
- 2026-01-21On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
- 2026-01-21Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
- 2026-01-21POSTPONED 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.
- 2026-01-21The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- 2026-01-21Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
- 2026-01-21The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-01-21DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
- 2026-01-21Rule 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.
- 2026-01-21Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
- 2026-01-20Rules 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.
- 2026-01-14Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
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CRS Summary
As of 2026-01-06 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (15)
- Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- W. Steube (R-FL)
- Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
- Blake Moore (R-UT)
- Andy Harris (R-MD)
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC)
- Michael Cloud (R-TX)
- John McGuire (R-VA)
- Michael Guest (R-MS)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Tom Barrett (R-MI)
- Jefferson Shreve (R-IN)
- Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
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
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