HR 4148
114th Congress
House
Health
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Sex and reproductive health
World health
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015
Introduced: December 1, 2015
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Became law
Dec 1, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 1, 2015
Introduced in House
Dec 1, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1686-1687)
Plain-English summary
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015
This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to: (1) address the social and health issues that lead to obstetric fistula, and (2) support treatment of obstetric fistula.
Obstetric fistula occurs when a woman who is experiencing prolonged, obstructed labor and needs trained medical assistance for a safe delivery, usually a cesarean section, cannot get it.
Such assistance shall promote the coordination facilitated by the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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