Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 1, 2015)
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015
This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to: (1) address the social and health issues that lead to obstetric fistula, and (2) support treatment of obstetric fistula.
Obstetric fistula occurs when a woman who is experiencing prolonged, obstructed labor and needs trained medical assistance for a safe delivery, usually a cesarean section, cannot get it.
Such assistance shall promote the coordination facilitated by the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.
What just happenedDec 1, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 1, 2015
- Dec 1, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Dec 1, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1686-1687)
- Dec 1, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 1, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House