House Passes Two Bills Aimed at Supporting Pregnant Women and Families

Critics Argue Legislation is Anti-Abortion and Likely to Face Opposition in Senate

The GOP-controlled House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at supporting women and families facing unplanned pregnancies: the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act protects pregnancy centers from discrimination and ensures they receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding.
The Pregnant Students’ Rights Act ensures pregnant students are provided with information about resources to help them continue their education while pregnant.
Critics argue that the bills are anti-abortion in nature, filled with misinformation, and aim to roll back the rights of people with the capacity for pregnancy.
Despite passing in the House, both bills are expected to face opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate.