Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
S. 4242119th Congress

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Introduced in the SenateSen. Tim Scott (R-SC)6 sections · 1 min read
Version: is · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

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

Section 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:

(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 other material supports.

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