United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8971 — Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

International affairs Crime prevention Crimes against women Family planning and birth control 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 Medical research Mental health Sex and reproductive health Surgery and anesthesia Violent crime Women's health World health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8971 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 8971?
HR 8971 is sponsored by Carolyn Maloney (D).
What is the current status of HR 8971?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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