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International Woman and Child Health Act of 1993

Introduced: April 29, 1993 See on congress.gov
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Became law
May 11, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
May 11, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
Apr 29, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 29, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

International Woman and Child Health Act of 1993 - Requires U.S. contributions to international organizations and nongovernmental organizations for programs to immunize people in high-mortality countries for diseases such as measles or polio to be at least $100 million greater in each of FY 1994 through 1996 than the amount of such contributions for FY 1993.

Provides additional funding for vitamin A supplementation and fortification programs and iodine and iron supplementation and fortification programs for pregnant women.

Directs the Agency for International Development, during FY 1994 through 1996, to ensure that a specified amount in local currencies made available under foreign assistance programs is used to provide training, compensation, and other support for maternal and child health workers in developing countries.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reduces funding for military assistance programs during such fiscal years in order to provide funding for this Act without increasing the foreign assistance budget.

What's happening now May 11, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Independent 1