# 119-hr-9015: Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act

119-hr-9015, Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9015
- Congress: 119
- Title: Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-22
- Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-27

## Summary

**Expand training and retention of OB-GYN and urogynecology specialists in least developed countries** to prevent and treat childbirth-related injuries such as obstetric fistula and pelvic organ prolapse. It would create an International OB/GYN and Urogynecology Promotion Program run by the John E. Fogarty International Center and require a flexible 10-year strategy for prevention, treatment, and in-country capacity building. - Women in least developed countries would get stronger access to prevention, repair, and rehabilitation for childbirth-related injuries like obstetric fistula and pelvic organ prolapse. The program emphasizes linking maternity care facilities with community education and local care delivery. - Medical students, residents, and midwifery students would gain fellowships, residency support, and specialized curricula so they can train and practice in high-need areas. The bill supports development of training centers and university partnerships. - The John E. Fogarty International Center would coordinate grants, partnerships, and research priorities including public health and social science studies. The President would be directed to provide assistance and deliver a report to Congress within 2 years outlining the 10-year strategy.

## Provisions PRIA read

- More obstetric care training for poorest countries: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would create an International OB/GYN and Urogynecology Promotion Program run through the Fogarty International Center. The program would fund fellowships, residencies, midwifery education, and training centers in least developed countries. It would require a comprehensive 10-ye…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9015 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9015)

## Related
- [119-hr-5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5450)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9015 (as of 2026-06-27).