HR 2957
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Agriculture and Food
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Food relief
Health
Health education
Housing and Community Development
Maternal health services
Medical centers
Middle East and North Africa
Obstetrics
Preventive medicine
Surgery
Transportation and Public Works
Travel costs
Obstetric Fistula Surgical Repair, Assistance, and Prevention Act of 2005
Introduced: June 17, 2005
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 17, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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