Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024
The Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024 clarifies that states may use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to support pregnancy centers and similar life-affirming programs that provide services like counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies, and referrals to health or housing resources - without offering or referring for abortions. It directly affects pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, and maternity homes currently receiving TANF funding in states such as Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, and Ohio. The bill amends federal law to explicitly permit TANF funding for these programs and prohibits the federal government from discriminating against them or imposing unwarranted requirements. It also establishes legal remedies, including lawsuits for damages, if the government violates these provisions.
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Introduced Jan 18, 2024
Last action Jan 18, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan 18, 2024
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