Code · BILL · 116th Congress · H.R. 7718 (Referred in Senate) — To address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth, and for other purposes. · Sec. 10

Sec. 10. GAO study on State and local correctional facilities

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The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of services and protections provided for pregnant incarcerated women in local and State correctional settings, including policies on obstetrical and gynecological care, education on nutrition, health and safety risks associated with pregnancy, mental health and substance use treatment, access to prenatal and post-delivery support services and programs, the use of restraints and restrictive housing placement, and the extent to which the intent of such policies are fulfilled.