Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4664
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
Congress targets release of pregnant detainees and bans shackling in immigration custody
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Would generally stop Homeland Security from detaining people who are pregnant, lactating, or up to 1 year after giving birth, while their immigration case is pending.
- Requires release of anyone already detained who is found to be pregnant, with narrow exceptions for serious safety or escape risks that can’t be handled another way.
- Bans the use of restraints like handcuffs and shackles on pregnant or postpartum people in custody, including during labor and delivery, with very limited exceptions and strict limits.
- Sets privacy and dignity rules for medical care, like keeping nonmedical staff out of exams and childbirth unless medical staff specifically request help.
- Requires rights notices, staff training, and regular public reporting on how often pregnant people are detained and whether restraints were used.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
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Positive Impacts(8)
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
Bill NumberHR 4664
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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(56)D: 56
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