Congress 108 - HRES 447 - Recognizing the horrific effects of obstetric fistulas and urging that programs be initiated to prevent and treat obstetric fistulas.

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Health International Affairs International agencies International cooperation Maternal health services Obstetrics Preventive medicine Surgery Women Women's health World health

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States that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the horrific effects of obstetric fistulas on the lives of women who experience them as they seek to become mothers; and (2) urges the appropriate Federal agencies to work with foreign agencies and organizations to implement programs to provide maternal health care, especially the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistulas.

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Dec 4, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 19, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2335)
Nov 18, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 18, 2003

Introduced in House

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