II118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3741IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 6, 2024Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Schmitt, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Risch, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Braun) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.

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Short title

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

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Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centers

(a)

In general

The Secretary of Health and Human Services may not finalize, implement, or enforce, with respect to expenditures for any pregnancy center, the modification to section 263.11 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, as described in the proposed regulation set forth beginning on page 67697 of volume 88 of the Federal Register, or any substantially similar regulatory action.(b)

Definition of pregnancy center

In subsection (a), the term pregnancy center means any organization, such as a pregnancy resource center, pregnancy help center or organization, or pregnancy medical center, that—(1)supports protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and(2)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 material supports.