HR 6945 119th Congress

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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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Passed 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)

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2026-01-26T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Passed/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)

2026-01-21T00:00:00

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)

2026-01-21T00:00:00

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.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)

2026-01-21T00:00:00

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

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.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)

2026-01-20T00:00:00

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.

2026-01-14T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.

2026-01-14T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-01-06T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-01-06T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-01-06T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

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