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H.Res. 447 (108th)

Recognizing the horrific effects of obstetric fistulas and urging that programs be initiated to prevent and treat obstetric fistulas.

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Introduced

18 November 2003

Last action

4 December 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], David Scott, Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

2 January 2025

Healthcare

Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 18 November 2003

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 November 2003

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 November 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 November 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 November 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2335)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 4 December 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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