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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 1009

House Rules for Debating Pregnancy Support and Land Use Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

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Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The House of Representatives passed a set of rules to begin official debate on three separate proposals. This is a standard procedural step that decides how much time lawmakers get to talk and what changes they can suggest before a final vote.
  • One proposal would allow states to use federal money from the Social Security Act to fund pregnancy centers. These centers typically offer support like diapers, clothes, and counseling to expectant mothers but do not provide abortion services.
  • Another proposal requires colleges to provide pregnant students with information about their legal rights and the resources available to help them finish their education. The goal is to make sure students don't feel forced to drop out because of a pregnancy.
  • The final item is a challenge to a Bureau of Land Management rule in Minnesota. It aims to cancel a government order that stopped mining and development on federal lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties.

Milestones

11 actions
Jan 21, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 21, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)

Jan 21, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)

Jan 21, 2026House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 210 (Roll no. 34).

Jan 21, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1138-1139)

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralJan 21, 2026

On Ordering the Previous Question

212
210
Democrat
0 – 210 · 3
Republican
212 – 0 · 6
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HousePassedJan 21, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

213
210
Democrat
0 – 210 · 3
Republican
213 – 0 · 5
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Related Bills

3 bills
H.R. 6945Related bill

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Jan 26 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 6359Related bill

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Jan 26 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.

H.J.Res. 140Procedurally related

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Jan 26 — Received in the Senate.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Bill NumberHRES 1009
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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