# 114-hr-4148: Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015

114-hr-4148, Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (D-NY); status Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-4148
- Congress: 114
- Title: Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced: 2015-12-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2015 This bill 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. Obstetric fistula occurs when a woman who is experiencing prolonged, obstructed labor and needs trained medical assistance for a safe delivery, usually a cesarean section, cannot get it. Such assistance shall promote the coordination facilitated by the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- JOHN CONYERS (D-MI), 2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN), 2015-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2015-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2016-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2016-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-5373: LGBT Data Inclusion Act
- 114-hr-5044: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus.
- 114-hr-4798: Reuniting Families Act
- 114-hr-4646: Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016
- 114-hr-4592: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
- 114-hr-4521: Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2016

## Sources
- [114-hr-4148 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4148)

## Related
- [114-hr-5373: LGBT Data Inclusion Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5373)
- [114-hr-5044: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika viru…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5044)
- [114-hr-4798: Reuniting Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4798)
- [114-hr-4646: Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4646)
- [114-hr-4592: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4592)
- [114-hr-4521: Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4521)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4148 (as of 2025-11-18).