United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7718 — Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth, and for other purposes.

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 7718.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7718.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5149)

  7. Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-536.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  12. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Crime and law enforcement Administrative law and regulatory procedures Child care and development Child health Congressional oversight Correctional facilities and imprisonment Cosmetics and personal care Criminal justice information and records Debt collection Department of Justice Detention of persons Digestive and metabolic diseases Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Employment and training programs Family services Food assistance and relief Government Accountability Office (GAO) Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government studies and investigations HIV/AIDS Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Health promotion and preventive care Hospital care Infectious and parasitic diseases Judicial procedure and administration Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Medical tests and diagnostic methods Mental health Nutrition and diet Poverty and welfare assistance Sexually transmitted diseases State and local government operations Women's health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7718 do?
To address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7718?
HR 7718 is sponsored by Karen Bass (D).
What is the current status of HR 7718?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7718?
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