Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 16, 2018)
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2018
This bill authorizes the President to: (1) provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to address the social, structural, health, and human rights issues that lead to obstetric fistula; and (2) support treatment of obstetric fistula.
Such assistance shall promote the global Campaign to End Fistula and the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.
What just happenedFeb 16, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 16, 2018
- Feb 16, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 16, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 16, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House