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The House passed the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, which clarifies that states can use federal welfare funds for pregnancy centers. The bill passed 215-209, following a nearly strict party-line split.
This bill, H.R. 6945, clarifies that states are permitted to use federal grants from the Social Security Act—specifically those intended for needy families—to support "pregnancy centers." These organizations are defined as those providing services like pregnancy testing, prenatal education, and material support such as diapers, while also supporting "the life of the mother and the unborn child." This was a final passage vote in the House of Representatives. To pass a bill at this stage, a simple majority of the members present and voting is required. By passing this vote, the House has formally approved the legislation and moved it one step closer to becoming law. The measure passed with a slim margin of 215 to 209. The vote was highly partisan, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats almost entirely opposed. Having passed the House, the bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration and a potential vote.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance for review.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This bill provides explicit legal permission for states to direct federal welfare funds to pregnancy resource centers, which are often non-profit or faith-based organizations.
Who’s affected. Pregnancy Centers: Would gain a more secure and clarified pathway to receive state-allocated federal grant money. · State Governments: Would have clear federal guidance allowing them to include these centers in their welfare distribution plans. · Low-income families: May see a shift in how welfare funds are distributed in their state, potentially increasing services from these specific centers.
Democrats. Democrats overwhelmingly opposed the bill, with 97 voting 'no' and only one member voting 'yes.'
Republicans. Republicans were unanimous in their support, with all 104 voting members casting 'yes' votes.
On Passage
Jan 21, 2026
The House passed the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, which clarifies that states can use federal welfare funds for pregnancy centers.
The bill passed 215-209, following a nearly strict party-line split.
This was a final vote on whether the House of Representatives should approve the bill. Because it is a standard legislative vote, it required more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes to pass and proceed to the Senate.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance for review.
This bill provides explicit legal permission for states to direct federal welfare funds to pregnancy resource centers, which are often non-profit or faith-based organizations.
The vote was almost entirely along party lines, with Republicans providing the necessary votes for passage while Democrats were nearly unanimous in opposition.
Democrats overwhelmingly opposed the bill, with 97 voting 'no' and only one member voting 'yes.'
Republicans were unanimous in their support, with all 104 voting members casting 'yes' votes.
The single independent member present voted in favor of the bill.