119th Congress

H.R. 6945

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach(R-MN)
Introduced: Jan 6, 2026
Policy area: Families
Committees: House Committee on Ways and Means; Senate Committee on Finance
Official text: Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (15)

Original cosponsors (2)

Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Claudia Tenney (R-NY)

Added later (13)

W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) · Jan 7, 2026
Blake D. Moore (R-UT) · Jan 12, 2026
Rudy Yakym III (R-IN) · Jan 12, 2026
Andy Harris (R-MD) · Jan 13, 2026
Sheri Biggs (R-SC) · Jan 14, 2026
Michael Cloud (R-TX) · Jan 16, 2026
Barry Moore (R-AL) · Jan 20, 2026
Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) · Jan 20, 2026
John J. McGuire III (R-VA) · Jan 20, 2026
Michael Guest (R-MS) · Jan 20, 2026
Russ Fulcher (R-ID) · Jan 20, 2026
Tom Barrett (R-MI) · Jan 20, 2026
Kat Cammack (R-FL) · Jan 21, 2026

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

Date	Vote	Result	Your members
Jan 21, 2026 House #37	On Passage: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act	Passed	Set your home to see
Jan 21, 2026 House #36	On Motion to Recommit: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act	Failed	Set your home to see

Actions

Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2026 · 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, 2026 · House
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
Jan 21, 2026 · House
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, 2026 · House
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 21, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
Jan 21, 2026 · 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 21, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
Jan 20, 2026 · House
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 14, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
Jan 14, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 6, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced in House