HR 8690 · 119th Congress

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

The Pregnant Women in Custody Act addresses how pregnant women and new mothers are treated in federal prisons, immigration detention facilities, and refugee shelters. The bill requires these facilities to provide comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, including regular medical check-ups, nutritious meals with p…

Sponsor

Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (D-California)

Introduced

2026-05-07

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement