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H.R. 6945: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Passed HouseJan 21, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 6, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jan 21, 2026, 215–209
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 6, 2026

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 the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jan 21, 2026

On Passage

Passed 215–209

Yea 215majority 213Nay 209

  • Democrats1 yea, 209 nay
  • Republicans213 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Yea

See how all 424 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 215

Republicans (213)

Democrats (1) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 209

Democrats (209)

Not voting 7

Republicans (4)

Democrats (3)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jan 21, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

2 votes on this bill

Showing 2 of 2 roll calls

  • Jan 21, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 215–209
    Roll call 37 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats120903
    Republicans213004
    Independents1000
    Total21520907

    House roll call 37: On Passage. Passed.

    1 crossed party lines: 1 Democrat

    How each member voted (431)
  • Jan 21, 2026HouseMotion to recommitFailed, yea-nay 209–213
    Roll call 36 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats209004
    Republicans021205
    Independents0100
    Total20921309

    House roll call 36: On Motion to Recommit. Failed.

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

15

Who scored on this bill

108 points earned
  1. 1Michelle Fischbach R-MN SponsorIntroduced, marked up, passed House3 events+42
  2. 2Henry Cuellar D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 3Tom Barrett R-MICosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 3Sheri Biggs R-SCCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 3Katherine Cammack R-FLCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

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