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US HR6945

US HR6945
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act


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Introduced
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
01/26/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT 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.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act," amends a part of federal law called Title IV of the Social Security Act, which provides grants to states for various family support programs. The key provision clarifies that states are allowed to use funds from these grants to support "pregnancy centers." A pregnancy center is defined as an organization that supports protecting the lives of both the mother and the unborn child and offers resources and services to parents and families, such as counseling, prenatal education, pregnancy testing, and material items like diapers and baby clothes. This change aims to explicitly permit states to allocate federal funds to these types of organizations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

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

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