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Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 12:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7869
Bill 117 HR 7869, also known as the Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2022, aims to address the issue of obstetric fistula, a devastating childbirth injury that affects women in developing countries.
The bill seeks to prevent obstetric fistula by improving access to maternal health care services, including prenatal care and skilled birth attendants. It also provides funding for research and training programs to increase awareness and understanding of obstetric fistula.
In addition, the bill focuses on the treatment of obstetric fistula by supporting surgical interventions and rehabilitation services for women who have already experienced this condition. It also includes provisions for psychosocial support and reintegration programs to help women regain their dignity and quality of life. Overall, the Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2022 aims to address the physical, emotional, and social impacts of obstetric fistula on women in developing countries, and to improve their access to quality maternal health care services.
The bill seeks to prevent obstetric fistula by improving access to maternal health care services, including prenatal care and skilled birth attendants. It also provides funding for research and training programs to increase awareness and understanding of obstetric fistula.
In addition, the bill focuses on the treatment of obstetric fistula by supporting surgical interventions and rehabilitation services for women who have already experienced this condition. It also includes provisions for psychosocial support and reintegration programs to help women regain their dignity and quality of life. Overall, the Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2022 aims to address the physical, emotional, and social impacts of obstetric fistula on women in developing countries, and to improve their access to quality maternal health care services.
Congressional Summary of HR 7869
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to support the treatment of obstetric fistula and address the social, structural, health, and human rights issues that lead to obstetric fistula.
Such assistance shall promote the Campaign to End Fistula and the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group led by the United Nations Population Fund.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7869
Bill HR 7869 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2022. Bill HR 7869 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 24, 2022. Bill HR 7869's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 24, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7869
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7869
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- 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 personnel
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Human rights
- Medical research
- Mental health
- Sex and reproductive health
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Violent crime
- Women's health
- World health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7869
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2022
Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2022
To authorize assistance to aid in the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7869
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