H.R. 6945 · Passed House · Families

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)

What it does

• Provides statutory authority for states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds for pregnancy centers.
• Covers centers that support protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child.
• Covers centers offering resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including relationship counseling, prenatal education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, and material supports.

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.

Latest action

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

Committee: Senate Finance