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Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act

USA116th CongressHR-7718| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2020
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act This bill contains provisions related to the medical needs of incarcerated women. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) shall provide women in its custody access to certain reproductive health services. The bill also requires the BOP to (1) comply with requirements related to the health of a pregnant incarcerated woman, such as providing appropriate meals and medical services; and (2) provide appropriate health care to a woman with a high-risk pregnancy. The bill also modifies restrictions on using restraints on an incarcerated woman during pregnancy, labor, or after delivery. The bill prohibits such restraints unless the relevant corrections official and a health care professional determine that the restraints are appropriate for the woman's medical safety. The health care professional must review this determination every six hours. The current statute allows using such restraints if the corrections official determines that restraints are needed due to a flight risk or threat of harm, and does not require periodic review. The bill also prohibits the BOP from placing a pregnant woman into restrictive housing, such as solitary confinement, unless the relevant corrections official determines that such an action is necessary to address a serious and immediate risk of physical harm. This determination shall be reviewed every four hours. The Department of Justice may make grants to eligible entities, such as a state department of corrections, to provide obstetrical care, gynecological care, and related services to women in custody. The Bureau of Justice Statistics shall collect certain data related to the health needs of pregnant incarcerated women.

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Timeline
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.
Sep 24, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-536.
Oct 1, 2020
Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5149)
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7718.
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 7718.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 1, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5143-5147)
Oct 1, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 19, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 24, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.


  • September 24, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-536.


  • October 1, 2020
    Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 1, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5149)


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7718.


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 7718.


  • October 1, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • October 1, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5143-5147)


  • October 1, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 19, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCosmetics and personal careCriminal justice information and recordsDebt collectionDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceSexually transmitted diseasesState and local government operationsWomen's health

Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act

USA116th CongressHR-7718| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2020
Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act This bill contains provisions related to the medical needs of incarcerated women. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) shall provide women in its custody access to certain reproductive health services. The bill also requires the BOP to (1) comply with requirements related to the health of a pregnant incarcerated woman, such as providing appropriate meals and medical services; and (2) provide appropriate health care to a woman with a high-risk pregnancy. The bill also modifies restrictions on using restraints on an incarcerated woman during pregnancy, labor, or after delivery. The bill prohibits such restraints unless the relevant corrections official and a health care professional determine that the restraints are appropriate for the woman's medical safety. The health care professional must review this determination every six hours. The current statute allows using such restraints if the corrections official determines that restraints are needed due to a flight risk or threat of harm, and does not require periodic review. The bill also prohibits the BOP from placing a pregnant woman into restrictive housing, such as solitary confinement, unless the relevant corrections official determines that such an action is necessary to address a serious and immediate risk of physical harm. This determination shall be reviewed every four hours. The Department of Justice may make grants to eligible entities, such as a state department of corrections, to provide obstetrical care, gynecological care, and related services to women in custody. The Bureau of Justice Statistics shall collect certain data related to the health needs of pregnant incarcerated women.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.
Sep 24, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-536.
Oct 1, 2020
Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5149)
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7718.
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 7718.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 1, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5143-5147)
Oct 1, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 19, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 24, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.


  • September 24, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-536.


  • October 1, 2020
    Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 1, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5149)


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7718.


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 7718.


  • October 1, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • October 1, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5143-5147)


  • October 1, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 19, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCosmetics and personal careCriminal justice information and recordsDebt collectionDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceSexually transmitted diseasesState and local government operationsWomen's health