Passing the “Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act” (HR 6945)

The bill

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Topic: Families

What the bill does

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.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary

Bill on congress.gov(opens in a new tab)