US HB2888 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: Introduced on July 31 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-31 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 31 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-31 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to address the social and health issues that lead to obstetric fistula and support treatment of obstetric fistula. Requires such assistance to promote the coordination facilitated by the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.
Title
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2013
Sponsors
| Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Charles Dent [R-PA] |
| Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] |
| Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] |
| Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2013-07-31 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1175) |
Subjects
Foreign aid and international relief
Health
International organizations and cooperation
Sex and reproductive health
World health
Health
International organizations and cooperation
Sex and reproductive health
World health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2888/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2888/BILLS-113hr2888ih.pdf |
