Introduced in House — H.R. 6945

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6945

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 6, 2026

Mrs. Fischbach (for herself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, and Ms. Tenney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

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.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act.

Sec. 2. Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centers

Section 404 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 604) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(l) Use of funds for pregnancy centers
(1) In general
Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a State from using a grant made under section 403 to support pregnancy centers.
(2) Definition of pregnancy center
In paragraph (1), the term pregnancy center means any organization, such as a pregnancy resource center, pregnancy help center or organization, or pregnancy medical center, that—
(A)
supports protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and
(B)
offers resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including but not limited to relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, or material supports.