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HR 2957 109th Congress House

Obstetric Fistula Surgical Repair, Assistance, and Prevention Act of 2005

Official title: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for the establishment of centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries.

Introduced: July 11, 2005 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
International Affairs AfricaAfrica (Sub-Saharan)Agriculture and FoodCongress
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 17, 2005
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 Latest action June 17, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Obstetric Fistula Surgical Repair, Assistance, and Prevention Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance for the establishment in developing countries of at least twelve obstetric fistula treatment centers. States that in selecting sites the President should consult with U.S. embassy officials, nongovernmental organizations, and local government officials in developing countries with high rates of obstetric fistula, with particular emphasis on countries in Africa.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 1 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 19, 2005
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Issa, Darrell
California · Jul 11, 2005
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 11, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2957: Obstetric Fistula Surgical Repair, Assistance, and Prevention Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2957/
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"H.R. 2957: Obstetric Fistula Surgical Repair, Assistance, and Prevention Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2957/.
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