Restricts abortion access model confidence 80%
Explicitly allows states to use federal TANF grants to fund pregnancy centers that support protecting the life of the unborn child, increasing public funding for anti-abortion services and thereby making abortion less accessible.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a State from using a grant made under section 403 to support pregnancy centers.
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Restricts abortion access model confidence 70%
Defines and protects pregnancy centers (which provide alternatives to abortion) from discrimination in federal funding, expanding their regulatory protection and operational support.
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;
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Stage: Passed one chamber · step 3 of 6
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends the Social Security Act to authorize states to use TANF block grants for pregnancy centers that promote protecting unborn life and offer pregnancy-related services, which functions as public funding for anti-abortion alternatives and regulatory protection for such providers.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Senat | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147) |
| 2026-01-21 | 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. |
| 2026-01-21 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945. |
| 2026-01-21 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147) |
| 2026-01-21 | House | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| 2026-01-21 | House | POSTPONED 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. |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156) |
| 2026-01-21 | House | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36). |
| 2026-01-21 | Libra | Passed/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) |
| 2026-01-21 | 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) |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-01-20 | House | Rules 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. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-01-14 | House | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18. |
| 2026-01-06 | Libra | Introduced in House |
| 2026-01-06 | Libra | Introduced in House |
| 2026-01-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |