H.R. 6945 · 119th Congress

Says states may use federal TANF family-aid grants to support pregnancy centers

Official title: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act1

§1What it does

Why this matters: A plain-English description of the bill as it was voted on, written by us from the official summary and text.

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The bill would state in federal law that states may use their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants to support pregnancy centers.2,3,4 It defines pregnancy centers as organizations, such as pregnancy resource centers or pregnancy medical centers, that support protecting the life of both the mother and the unborn child and that offer services such as relationship counseling, prenatal education, pregnancy testing, diapers and baby clothes.3,4

§2Status

StatusLatest action, January 26, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.1
IntroducedJanuary 6, 2026
SponsorRep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Cosponsors15 cosponsors (15 Republican)
Official recordH.R. 6945 on Congress.gov

§3How Congress voted

Why this matters: The official count.

House, January 21, 2026

On Passage: Passed — 215 yes, 209 no, 7 not voting.5