H.R. 6945 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jan 21, 2026. Received Jan 26, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryLets states fund pregnancy support centers
This bill gives states the legal ability to use federal welfare funds (called TANF) to pay for pregnancy centers. These centers would offer services like pregnancy testing, prenatal education, relationship counseling, and material support such as diapers and baby clothes to mothers, fathers, and families.
How it affects you
If your state chooses to do this, it could change how some federal welfare dollars are spent in your area. Pregnant women and parents who use these centers might gain access to additional services and supplies, though the bill doesn't require states to set up these programs—it just allows them to.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 6, 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 6945
AN ACT
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Sponsor: Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7) · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · Families · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 26, 2026: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Passage · Jan 21, 2026
Passage Passed 215–209
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 209 | 3 |
| Republicans | 214 | 0 | 4 |
1 member voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted Yes.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.