Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

S.Amdt. 5670

S.Amdt. 5670 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 2 — Secure America Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 5670, submitted by Mr. Blumenthal, aims to stop the use of funds under this title until specific health care access is provided to pregnant women in custody.

The amendment seeks to add a requirement that the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection provide access to maternal and prenatal health care providers under these conditions:

  • Whenever a pregnant woman requests it.
  • At least once a month until 28 weeks gestation.
  • At least twice a week after 28 weeks gestation until delivery.