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119th Congress · H.R. 6945 · Final

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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SubjectsFamily planning and birth controlFamily servicesHealth programs administration and fundingPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsWomen's health

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Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. FISCHBACH:H.R. 6945.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H12]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · [R-MN-7] · F000470
    Rep-MN-7 current · 3 terms · @RepFischbach · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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F000470
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current
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Michelle Fischbach
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Michelle
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Louise Helene
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Fischbach
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null
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1965-11-03
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F

Current term (3 total)

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rep
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MN
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7
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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2229 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2307
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2229 Rayburn House Office Building
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202-225-2165
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (5)

  • House Committee on Rules (house) · house · rank 2 · site
  • House Committee on Ways and Means (house) · house · rank 17 · site
  • Oversight (house) · house · rank 2
  • Rules and Organization of the House (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • Trade (house) · house · rank 9

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District offices (2)

  • 2211 1st Street S, Suite 190, Willmar, MN, 56201 · 320-403-6100 · 45.1006509,-95.040437
  • 2513 8th Street S, Moorhead, MN, 56560 · 218-422-2090 · 46.85085489999999,-96.7696764

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H0MN07091
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2026
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FISCHBACH, MICHELLE
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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07
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2019-09-02
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2024-11-15
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2024-11-15
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$1,286,028.10
total_disbursements
$777,286.10
cash_on_hand_end_period
$919,822.51
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-22

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (15)

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · [R-NJ-4] · S000522 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-06 · original
    Rep-NJ-4 current · 23 terms · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · [R-NY-24] · T000478 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-06 · original
    Rep-NY-24 current · 4 terms · @RepTenney · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] · [R-FL-17] · S001214 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-07
    Rep-FL-17 current · 4 terms · @RepGregSteube · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] · [R-IN-2] · Y000067 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-12
    Rep-IN-2 current · 3 terms · @RepRudyYakym · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] · [R-UT-1] · M001213 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-12
    Rep-UT-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBlakeMoore · 1 district office
  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · [R-MD-1] · H001052 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-13
    Rep-MD-1 current · 8 terms · @RepAndyHarrisMD · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] · [R-SC-3] · B001325 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-14
    Rep-SC-3 current · 1 term · @repsheribiggs · 1 district office
  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] · [R-TX-27] · C001115 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-16
    Rep-TX-27 current · 5 terms · @RepCloudTX · 2 district offices
  • Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
    Rep-VA-5 current · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire · 1 district office
  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] · [R-MS-3] · G000591 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
    Rep-MS-3 current · 4 terms · @RepMichaelGuest · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
    Rep-AL-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore · 5 district offices
  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] · [R-MI-7] · B001321 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
    Rep-MI-7 current · 1 term · @reptombarrett · 1 district office
  • Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] · [R-IN-6] · S001229 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
    Rep-IN-6 current · 1 term · @repshreve · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] · [R-ID-1] · F000469 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
    Rep-ID-1 current · 4 terms · @RepRussFulcher · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · [R-FL-3] · C001039 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-21
    Rep-FL-3 current · 3 terms · @RepKatCammack · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Finance Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-01-26T21:12:28ZReferred To
  • Ways and Means Committee [House Standing]
    2026-01-21T21:31:44ZUnknown
    2026-01-21T20:09:01ZUnknown
    2026-01-14T17:18:09ZMarkup By
    2026-01-06T23:31:15ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (19)

  • 2026-01-26IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2026-01-21 16:38:33FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-01-21 16:38:31FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)
    VoteHouse roll 37 — source
  • 2026-01-21 16:38:31Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/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)
    VoteHouse roll 37 — source
  • 2026-01-21 16:31:44FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).
    VoteHouse roll 36 — source
  • 2026-01-21 16:02:33FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
  • 2026-01-21 15:09:23FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED 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.
  • 2026-01-21 15:09:14FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-01-21 15:09:01FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
  • 2026-01-21 15:08:45FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-01-21 14:09:54FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
  • 2026-01-21 14:09:04FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-01-21 14:08:59FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
  • 2026-01-20 18:41:40FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules 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.
  • 2026-01-14Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
  • 2026-01-14Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-01-06IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2026-01-06IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-01-06IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-01-29T05:08:17Z
    Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-01-23T03:38:19Z
    Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-01-23T03:38:19Z
    To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes.
  • Display Title2026-01-08T06:08:17Z
    Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-01-08T06:08:16Z
    Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-01-08T06:03:20Z
    To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2026-01-06 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • S 4242 (119) Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
    Latest: 2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)
  • HRES 1009 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
    Latest: 2026-01-21 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 153 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1009, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-17 is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2026-01-21T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 6945 (119)
    Latest: 2026-01-21 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
    • null

Laws

none

Committee reports

none

Calendar number

null

CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 6945, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act2026-02-06T14:40:00Z
    As passed by the House of Representatives on January 21, 2026

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2026-01-26
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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