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H.R. 6945Passed House

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Introduced: Jan 6, 2026

Latest action date: Jan 26, 2026

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

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Recorded roll calls
2

Status detail: The full action history records passage in the House.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

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.

Civixly topics

What this legislation is about

Civixly topics make federal and state legislation comparable. They are derived from the official CRS policy area and legislative subjects.

Official CRS policy area

Families

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Family planning and birth controlFamily servicesHealth programs administration and fundingPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsWomen's health

Committee activity

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Ways and Means Committee

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Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

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H.Amdt. 153houseAgreed toJan 21, 2026

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1009, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-17 is considered adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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Action timeline

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

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

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  3. 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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  4. 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)

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

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

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  7. 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.

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

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

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  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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

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  12. 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.

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

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  14. 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.

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

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  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  17. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  18. Introduced in House

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  19. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

FailedJan 21, 2026House · Roll call 36

On Motion to Recommit

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213 Nay209 Yea9 Not Voting
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David ScottYea
Eric SwalwellNot Voting
Greg CasarNot Voting
John GaramendiNot Voting
Ritchie TorresNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickYea
Steve WomackNot Voting
Tom McClintockNot Voting
Tony GonzalesNay
Wesley HuntNot Voting
PassedJan 21, 2026House · Roll call 37

On Passage

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215 Yea209 Nay7 Not Voting
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David ScottNay
Eric SwalwellNot Voting
Greg CasarNot Voting
Ritchie TorresNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickNay
Steve WomackNot Voting
Tom McClintockNot Voting
Tony GonzalesYea
Wesley HuntNot Voting

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Base metadata checked Sep 18, 2026 · Summary checked Sep 18, 2026 · Action timeline checked Sep 18, 2026 · Sponsorship checked Sep 18, 2026 · Topics checked Sep 18, 2026 · Committees checked Sep 18, 2026 · Status checked Sep 18, 2026 · Related bills checked Sep 18, 2026.