HR 6945
119th Congress
House
Families
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
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
White House position
Strongly supports
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Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 21, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
Jan 21, 2026
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
Jan 21, 2026
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
Jan 21, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
Jan 21, 2026
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
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 21, 2026
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 20, 2026
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
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | House · vote #37 | On Passage | Passed | 215–209 | See who voted → |
| Jan 21, 2026 | House · vote #36 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 209–213 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 153 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6945: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-6945/
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