H.R. 6945: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-01-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] |
| Policy area | Families |
| Cosponsors | 15 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-26 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-01-06):
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.
Cosponsors (15)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Christopher H. Smith | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-01-06 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY (original cosponsor) 2026-01-06 |
| W. Gregory Steube | R FL 2026-01-07 |
| Rudy Yakym III | R IN 2026-01-12 |
| Blake D. Moore | R UT 2026-01-12 |
| Andy Harris | R MD 2026-01-13 |
| Sheri Biggs | R SC 2026-01-14 |
| Michael Cloud | R TX 2026-01-16 |
| John J. McGuire III | R VA 2026-01-20 |
| Michael Guest | R MS 2026-01-20 |
| Barry Moore | R AL 2026-01-20 |
| Tom Barrett | R MI 2026-01-20 |
| Jefferson Shreve | R IN 2026-01-20 |
| Russ Fulcher | R ID 2026-01-20 |
| Kat Cammack | R FL 2026-01-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6945 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6945?
H.R. 6945 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act.
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The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6945 are available on congress.gov.
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