Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Where it stands

1. Introduced Done · Jan 6, 2026
2. Committee Done · Jan 6, 2026
3. Passed House Done · Jan 21, 2026
4. Passed Senate Not yet
5. President Not yet
6. Law Not yet

From the official actions on Congress.gov.

Key points

What it changes

A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.

Who it affects

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What it costs

No cost estimate yet.

Where it stands

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jan 26, 2026)

What happens next

The Senate would need to pass it next.

Official summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House version), via Congress.gov. These are proposed provisions, not enacted law.

Recorded votes

1. HOUSEFinal passageJan 21, 2026 · roll call 37

   On Passage: Passed (215–209)

   This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.
   Votes by party

   How each party voted on roll call 37

   Party	Yes	No	Present	Did not vote	Share voting Yes
   Democratic	1	209	0	3
   Republican	214	0	0	4
   Independent	0	0	0	0

   Party totals from the official roll call.

   Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted

2. HOUSEProceduralJan 21, 2026 · roll call 36

   On Motion to Recommit: Failed (209–213)

   This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.
   Votes by party

   How each party voted on roll call 36

   Party	Yes	No	Present	Did not vote	Share voting Yes
   Democratic	209	0	0	4
   Republican	0	213	0	5
   Independent	0	0	0	0

   Party totals from the official roll call.

   Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted

Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes

Legislative history

1. Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2. Jan 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. Jan 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
4. Jan 21, 2026Passed/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)
5. Jan 21, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
6. Jan 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
7. Jan 21, 2026POSTPONED 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.
8. Jan 21, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
9. Jan 21, 2026Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
10. Jan 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11. Jan 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
12. Jan 21, 2026Rule 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.
13. Jan 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
14. Jan 20, 2026Rules 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.
15. Jan 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
16. Jan 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
17. Jan 6, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
18. Jan 6, 2026Introduced in House
19. Jan 6, 2026Introduced in House