Bills · 119th Congress · Families

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Where it stands

  1. Introduced1/6/26
  2. Passed HousePassed 1/21/26
  3. Senate
  4. President
  5. Law

Passed the House 215–209 on January 21, 2026 (Roll Call 37 →). Received in the Senate on January 26, 2026. No Senate action since.

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 1/21/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic1 Yea · 209 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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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Sponsor
Rep. Michelle Fischbach ( Republican · MN-7)
Cosponsors
15
Introduced
1/6/26
Policy area
Families

What happens next

The Senate must pass the same text, then it goes to the President.

If it isn't enacted by Jan 3, 2027, it expires when the 119th Congress ends.

All actions (18)
  1. 1/6/26Introduced in House
  2. 1/6/26Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  3. 1/14/26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. 1/14/26Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
  5. 1/20/26Rules 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.
  6. 1/21/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
  7. 1/21/26Rule 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.
  8. 1/21/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
  9. 1/21/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. 1/21/26Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
  11. 1/21/26The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  12. 1/21/26POSTPONED 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.
  13. 1/21/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
  14. 1/21/26On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
  15. 1/21/26Passed/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)
  16. 1/21/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
  17. 1/21/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  18. 1/26/26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.