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International Hydrocephalus Treatment and Training Act

Introduced: November 18, 2013 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 18, 2013
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

International Hydrocephalus Treatment and Training Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance to support a network of trained medical practitioners to treat hydrocephalus in children at pediatric hospitals and hydrocephalus treatment centers in developing countries.

Requires such assistance to provide for surgeon training and establishment of at least 20 treatment centers.

What's happening now November 18, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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