We have received text from H.R. 4664: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act. This bill was received on 2025-07-23, and currently has 44 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act, aims to ensure the humane treatment of pregnant and postpartum women who are in custody, particularly those detained by U.S. immigration authorities. Below are the main provisions of the bill:
Access to Pregnancy Testing
Every individual entering custody will be given access to pregnancy testing during their initial medical evaluation.
Presumption of Release
The bill establishes a general presumption against detaining pregnant, lactating, or postpartum individuals. Specifically:
- Individuals known to be pregnant or within one year postpartum cannot be arrested or detained pending removal decisions unless under exceptional circumstances.
- Those found to be pregnant must be released immediately from detention.
Exceptions for Detention
Pregnant or postpartum individuals may be detained only under extraordinary circumstances, which must show that the individual poses a serious risk of physical harm to others. In these exceptional cases, the individual’s detention must be reassessed every week.
Prohibited Restraints
Detained individuals who are known to be pregnant, in labor, or postpartum cannot be subjected to physical restraints, with specific limited exceptions based on the individual's behavior and health circumstances. The use of restraints like handcuffs or leg irons is strictly prohibited during pregnancy and postpartum care.
Access to Healthcare
Detained noncitizens must have access to comprehensive healthcare services, including:
- Routine and specialized prenatal care
- Labor and delivery assistance
- Postpartum care
- Reproductive health services such as family planning and abortion services
Humane Treatment During Custody
The bill emphasizes that nonmedical staff should not be present during sensitive medical procedures concerning detained individuals unless required for specific medical needs, and it affirms the patient's rights to privacy and informed consent.
Reporting and Accountability
Detention facilities must report instances of restraint use and maintain records of health care provided to detained individuals. Each facility must audit these reports and ensure compliance with national standards for treatment and care.
Training Requirements
Employees in contact with detained individuals must be trained on the provisions of this act during their hiring process and annually thereafter.
Notice of Rights
All detained noncitizens must be informed of their rights under this act in a manner they can understand.
Regulations and Rulemaking
The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with developing rules and regulations to ensure adherence to the aforementioned standards and rights at all detention facilities.
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Representative Sylvia R. Garcia Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Sylvia R. Garcia:
- H.R.4664: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
- H.R.4497: Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025
- H.R.1860: Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
- H.R.1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Sylvia R. Garcia on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Garcia.
Representative Sylvia R. Garcia Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Sylvia R. Garcia is worth $793.5K, as of August 8th, 2025. This is the 319th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Garcia has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Sylvia R. Garcia's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Garcia.
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