Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act

House Bill

H.R. 7733

119th Congress

Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Foushee

D - NC

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

HR 7733 would guarantee that women in federal prisons have access to obstetrician-gynecologists for their reproductive healthcare needs. The bill aims to ensure incarcerated women receive specialized medical care for pregnancy, gynecological conditions, and other women's health issues that general practitioners may not be equipped to handle.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act

HR 7733 would guarantee that women in federal prisons have access to obstetrician-gynecologists for their reproductive healthcare needs. The bill aims to ensure incarcerated women receive specialized medical care for pregnancy, gynecological conditions, and ot

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HR 7733 would guarantee that women in federal prisons have access to obstetrician-gynecologists for their reproductive healthcare needs. The bill aims to ensure incarcerated women receive specialized medical care for pregnancy, gynecological conditions, and other women's health issues that general practitioners may not be equipped to handle.

Bill Number: 7733
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act
Bill Number: 7733
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: HR 7733 would guarantee that women in federal prisons have access to obstetrician-gynecologists for their reproductive healthcare needs. The bill aims to ensure incarcerated women receive specialized medical care for pregnancy, gynecological conditions, and other women's health issues that general p

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7733 would guarantee that women in federal prisons have access to obstetrician-gynecologists for their reproductive healthcare needs. The bill aims to ensure incarcerated women receive specialized medical care for pregnancy, gynecological conditions, and other women's health issues that general practitioners may not be equipped to handle.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates access to specialized OB-GYN care for women in federal prisons, not just general medical staff
Addresses a significant healthcare gap, as many female inmates currently lack access to reproductive health specialists
Could improve outcomes for pregnant inmates and those with gynecological health conditions requiring specialized treatment
Represents an effort to ensure constitutional protections for adequate medical care extend to women's specific healthcare needs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect approximately 10,000 women currently incarcerated in federal prisons, particularly those who are pregnant or dealing with gynecological health issues. By requiring specialized OB-GYN services rather than relying solely on general medical staff, the legislation could improve maternal health outcomes, early detection of conditions like cervical cancer, and overall reproductive healthcare for one of society's most vulnerable populations.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7733, 119th Congress (2026). "Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7733

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