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Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2018
Introduced: February 16, 2018
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Became law
Feb 16, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 16, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2018
This bill authorizes the President to: (1) provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to address the social, structural, health, and human rights issues that lead to obstetric fistula; and (2) support treatment of obstetric fistula.
Such assistance shall promote the global Campaign to End Fistula and the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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