H.R. 6945
119th Congress
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
15
Cosponsors
19
Actions
1
Amendments
2
Committees
—
Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
26 January 2026·5 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 20 January 2026
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.
Timeline
19 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
26 January 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
21 January 2026 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
21 January 2026 · Floor
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.
21 January 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
21 January 2026 · Floor
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
21 January 2026 · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
21 January 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
21 January 2026 · Floor
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.
21 January 2026 · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
21 January 2026 · Floor
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)
21 January 2026 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
21 January 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
21 January 2026 · Floor
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.
20 January 2026 · Floor
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
14 January 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
14 January 2026 · Committee
Introduced in House
6 January 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
6 January 2026 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
6 January 2026 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
15 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]MNCosponsors
- Republican15100%
- Republican:Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]FL
- Republican:Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]ID
- Republican:Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]MS
- Republican:Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI
- Republican:Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]AL
- Republican:Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]VA
- Republican:Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]IN
- Republican:Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]TX
- Republican:Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]SC
- Republican:Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]MD
- Republican:Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]UT
- Republican:Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]IN
- Republican:Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]FL
- Republican:Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]NY
- Republican:Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Classification
Policy area
FamiliesLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Ways and Means Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To6 Jan 2026
- Markup By14 Jan 2026
- Unknown21 Jan 2026
- Unknown21 Jan 2026
Finance Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To26 Jan 2026
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 2 on 6 January 2026 to 15 on 21 January 2026.
Amendments
1
- HAMDT 153Agreed
21 January 2026
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