Bill · H.R. 6442· House(119-HR-6442)
Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Hinson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act aims to amend the Social Security Act. It seeks to establish requirements for biological fathers to pay child support for medical expenses related to pregnancy and delivery. Under this bill, states would be required to establish and enforce obligations for fathers to pay at least 50 percent of reasonable out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred by the mother. These expenses can include health insurance premiums, cost sharing, or other related charges. The bill specifically clarifies that expenses associated with an abortion are not included in these medical expenses.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill provides financial relief to women by requiring biological fathers to pay at least half of pregnancy and delivery medical expenses.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+4
The bill promotes gender equality by requiring biological fathers to share the financial burden of pregnancy and delivery medical expenses.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Low-income households may benefit from the mandated contribution of fathers toward pregnancy and delivery medical costs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Support for Mothers: The bill requires states to enforce a child support obligation where the biological father pays not less than 50 percent of reasonable out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred during and associated with pregnancy and delivery (Section 2(a)(3)). This includes health insurance premiums, cost sharing, and other related expenses.
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Control Over Support Requests: The provision allows for the payment of support provided that the mother of the child requests the payment (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Abortion-Related Expenses: The bill explicitly states that an expense associated with an abortion is not to be considered a medical expense under this provision (Section 2(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House