House Bill 8971
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8971
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2020
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.
December 15, 2020
12/15/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
12/15/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:58 PM