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Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7427| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (15)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024 This bill explicitly authorizes states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to carry out programs that encourage patients to carry their pregnancies to term rather than seek abortions. Under current law, states have broad authority to use TANF funds as they see fit to accomplish any of the program’s four purposes, including to prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies. The bill also prohibits the federal government from subjecting entities receiving TANF funds to disparate treatment because they encourage patients to carry their pregnancies to term, or because they do not provide, assist, or counsel in favor of abortion. Similarly, the federal government may not subject states contracting with such entities to disparate treatment. Under the bill, disparate treatment includes presumed ineligibility for TANF funds or presumed failure to satisfy the purposes of the program. The Department of Justice, a state, or an entity adversely affected by a violation of these provisions may bring suit in civil court for appropriate relief, including money damages. Federal officials may not invoke sovereign immunity as a defense to such a suit.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3611
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3611
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 118-3611: Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024

Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7427| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024 This bill explicitly authorizes states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to carry out programs that encourage patients to carry their pregnancies to term rather than seek abortions. Under current law, states have broad authority to use TANF funds as they see fit to accomplish any of the program’s four purposes, including to prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies. The bill also prohibits the federal government from subjecting entities receiving TANF funds to disparate treatment because they encourage patients to carry their pregnancies to term, or because they do not provide, assist, or counsel in favor of abortion. Similarly, the federal government may not subject states contracting with such entities to disparate treatment. Under the bill, disparate treatment includes presumed ineligibility for TANF funds or presumed failure to satisfy the purposes of the program. The Department of Justice, a state, or an entity adversely affected by a violation of these provisions may bring suit in civil court for appropriate relief, including money damages. Federal officials may not invoke sovereign immunity as a defense to such a suit.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3611
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3611
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (15)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 118-3611: Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted