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Republicans Push Bill to Fund Pregnancy Centers Amid Opposition

1/20/2026

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On January 14, the Ways and Means Committee advanced H.R. 6945 to protect state funding for pregnancy centers that use TANF funds.
Republicans supported the bill.
Democrats opposed the bill.
The bill defines pregnancy centers as organizations that provide counseling, prenatal education, and material support to mothers and unborn children.
Representative Michelle Fischbach introduced H.R. 6945 to amend the Social Security Act and ensure these centers receive support.

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Story summary

On January 14, the Ways and Means Committee advanced H.R. 6945 to protect state funding for pregnancy centers that use TANF funds.
Republicans supported the bill.
Democrats opposed the bill.
The bill defines pregnancy centers as organizations that provide counseling, prenatal education, and material support to mothers and unborn children.
Representative Michelle Fischbach introduced H.R. 6945 to amend the Social Security Act and ensure these centers receive support.