US HB5068 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 16 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-16 - 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 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.
Title
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2018
Sponsors
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] |
Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-02-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2018-02-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
International affairs
Medical research
Mental health
Surgery and anesthesia
Violent crime
Women's health
World health
Crimes against women
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
International affairs
Medical research
Mental health
Surgery and anesthesia
Violent crime
Women's health
World health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5068/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5068/BILLS-115hr5068ih.pdf |