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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 5901Crime and Law Enforcement

BCRA of 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because there is currently limited comprehensive data on pregnancy and childbirth experiences within the U.S. correctional system. Understanding the scope and specific circumstances of births in custody can highlight areas where care is lacking or needs improvement, potentially leading to better health outcomes for both mothers and their babies.

If this bill becomes law, it will provide much-needed transparency and accountability regarding the treatment of pregnant and postpartum individuals in correctional facilities. The data collected could inform new policies, best practices, and resource allocation to ensure safer and more humane conditions. Without this law, these critical data gaps would persist, making it harder to address the unique health challenges faced by pregnant people in custody.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires states receiving certain federal funds to report anonymized and aggregate data about pregnant and postpartum inmates to the Attorney General on a quarterly basis.

This establishes a consistent national dataset for a vulnerable population, currently lacking comprehensive statistics.

PROVISION 02

Mandates specific information to be reported, including pregnancy outcomes, use of restraints, and postpartum care details.

Collecting detailed information allows for a nuanced understanding of medical care and conditions impacting pregnant individuals in custody.

PROVISION 03

Authorizes the Attorney General to reduce federal justice grant funds by up to 10% for states that fail to comply with the reporting requirements.

This provision provides an incentive for states to adhere to the reporting requirements, ensuring data collection actually happens.

PROVISION 04

Directs the Attorney General to conduct a study using the collected information to improve treatment and examine relationships between pregnancy outcomes and facility actions.

The collected data will not just be stored but actively analyzed to inform improvements in care and policy.

PROVISION 05

Stipulates that the reported data may not contain any personally identifiable information and that the Attorney General must make the reports public.

Ensures privacy for individuals while promoting transparency and public access to important statistics.

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OCT 31

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 5901

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedOct 31, 2025

Last actionOct 31, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025

House BillHR 5901Crime and Law Enforcement

BCRA of 2025

INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 31, 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires states receiving certain federal funds to report anonymized and aggregate data about pregnant and postpartum inmates to the Attorney General on a quarterly basis.

This establishes a consistent national dataset for a vulnerable population, currently lacking comprehensive statistics.

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Mandates specific information to be reported, including pregnancy outcomes, use of restraints, and postpartum care details.

Collecting detailed information allows for a nuanced understanding of medical care and conditions impacting pregnant individuals in custody.

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Authorizes the Attorney General to reduce federal justice grant funds by up to 10% for states that fail to comply with the reporting requirements.

This provision provides an incentive for states to adhere to the reporting requirements, ensuring data collection actually happens.

high

Directs the Attorney General to conduct a study using the collected information to improve treatment and examine relationships between pregnancy outcomes and facility actions.

The collected data will not just be stored but actively analyzed to inform improvements in care and policy.

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Stipulates that the reported data may not contain any personally identifiable information and that the Attorney General must make the reports public.

Ensures privacy for individuals while promoting transparency and public access to important statistics.

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Not more than 120 days after the date of enactment, with a possible additional 120-day extension granted by the Attorney General for good faith efforts.

States must begin complying with reporting requirements.

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment.

Attorney General must submit a report to Congress based on the study of collected data.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Up to a 10-percent reduction of funds that would otherwise be allocated to the State under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.).	A State that fails to comply with reporting requirements.

GLOSSARY

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Anonymized and Aggregate: Information that has had all personal identifiers removed and is combined with similar information from other sources, so no individual person can be identified.
Custodial facility: Any place where a person is held by law enforcement, such as a municipal or county jail, state prison, or juvenile facility.
Postpartum: The period after childbirth, specifically defined in this bill as at least 12 weeks after delivery.
Restrictive housing: Any form of isolation or limited movement for an inmate, often referred to as solitary confinement.
Attorney General: The head of the U.S. Department of Justice, serving as the chief law enforcement officer and legal advisor to the government.
Fiscal year: A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting and accounting purposes, which does not necessarily align with the calendar year.

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OCT 31, 25

Introduced in House

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OCT 31, 25

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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