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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6878

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 1, 2022)

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

This bill establishes requirements to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth.

The bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to collect data on the health needs of incarcerated pregnant women at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels.

With respect to incarcerated women at the federal level, the bill

  • requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide appropriate services and programs to address the health and safety needs related to pregnancy and childbirth, as well as appropriate health care to a woman with a high-risk pregnancy;
  • limits the use of restrictive housing for prisoners who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery; and
  • requires the BOP to report annually on the number of administrative claims and appeals filed by pregnant inmates.

With respect to incarcerated women at the state and local levels, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the services and protections for pregnant incarcerated women in state and local correctional settings.

What just happenedDec 5, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
36 cosponsors33 D3 R
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  1. Dec 5, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 1, 2022FloorH38310

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

  3. Dec 1, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 324 - 90 (Roll no. 493).

  4. Dec 1, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 324 - 90 (Roll no. 493).

  5. Dec 1, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8694-8695)

  6. Dec 1, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6878, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzgerald demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  7. Dec 1, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1499, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lois Frankel amendment No. 1.

  8. Dec 1, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6878.

  9. Dec 1, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3372, H.R. 6878, H.R. 8876 and H.J. Res. 100. The resolution provides for adoption of H. Res. 1495 and H. Con. Res. 118.

  10. Dec 1, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H8686-8693; text: CR H8687-8689)

  11. Nov 30, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3372, H.R. 6878, H.R. 8876 and H.J. Res. 100. The resolution provides for adoption of H. Res. 1495 and H. Con. Res. 118.

  12. Sep 13, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.

  13. Sep 13, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  14. Sep 13, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  15. Sep 13, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-465, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Sep 13, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-465, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Jul 13, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Jul 13, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Mar 1, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Budget Committee
  20. Mar 1, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Mar 1, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Mar 1, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 1, 202253

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

This bill establishes requirements to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth.

The bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to collect data on the health needs of incarcerated pregnant women at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels.

With respect to incarcerated women at the federal level, the bill

  • requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide appropriate services and programs to address the health and safety needs related to pregnancy and childbirth, as well as appropriate health care to a woman with a high-risk pregnancy;
  • limits the use of restrictive housing for prisoners who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery; and
  • requires the BOP to report annually on the number of administrative claims and appeals filed by pregnant inmates.

With respect to incarcerated women at the state and local levels, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the services and protections for pregnant incarcerated women in state and local correctional settings.

Reported to House, Part ISep 13, 20228

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

This bill establishes requirements to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth.

The bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to collect data on the health needs of incarcerated pregnant women at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels.

With respect to incarcerated women at the federal level, the bill

  • requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide appropriate services and programs to address the health and safety needs related to pregnancy and childbirth, as well as appropriate health care to a woman with a high-risk pregnancy;
  • limits the use of restrictive housing for prisoners who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery; and
  • requires the BOP to report annually on the number of administrative claims and appeals filed by pregnant inmates.

With respect to incarcerated women at the state and local levels, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the services and protections for pregnant incarcerated women in state and local correctional settings.

Introduced in HouseMar 1, 2022

Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women Act of 2022

This bill establishes requirements to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth.

The bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to collect data on the health needs of incarcerated pregnant women at the federal, state, and local levels.

With respect to incarcerated women at the federal level, the bill

  • requires the Bureau of Prisons to provide appropriate services and programs to address the health and safety needs related to pregnancy and childbirth, as well as appropriate health care to a woman with a high-risk pregnancy;
  • limits the use of restrictive housing and restraints for prisoners who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery; and
  • authorizes prerelease custody for an incarcerated pregnant woman whose due date is within the final year of her term of imprisonment.

With respect to incarcerated women at the state and local level, the bill

  • requires the Government Accountability Office to study the services and protections for pregnant incarcerated women in state and local correctional settings; and
  • authorizes grants for states, tribes, local governments, or nonprofits to promote the health needs of incarcerated pregnant women by providing obstetrical care, gynecological care, and related services.
Pregnant Women in Custody Act — Informed