H.R. 5441 (111th): Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2010

Introduced:
May 27, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 949 (112th) on Mar 08, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 27, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 27, 2010
Cosponsors
19 cosponsors (17D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To authorize assistance to aid in the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula in foreign countries, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 27, 2010.
9 pages

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5/27/2010--Introduced.
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2010 - 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. Provides that such assistance shall promote the coordination facilitated by the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.

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