Improve health care and safety standards for pregnant individuals who are incarcerated in federal prisons.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Pregnant Women in Custody Act?
H.R. 8690 was introduced on May 6, 2026, and remains under review by the House Judiciary, Budget, and Homeland Security committees. These committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to advance past this stage. Similar efforts like H.R. 982 expired in 2023 without reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Pregnant Women in Custody Act (H.R. 8690 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 982 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 982 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.