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Bill113th CongressFiled Sep 18, 2014International Affairs
H.R. 5656

Global Food Security Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 10, 2014)

Global Food Security Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, in providing assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, should:

  • coordinate federal efforts to implement the Strategy,
  • utilize open and streamlined solicitations to allow for the participation of a wide range of implementing partners, and
  • strengthen existing partnerships between developing country institutions of agricultural sciences with U.S. universities with a focus on building the agriculture capacities of developing nation universities.

Directs the President to coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive global food security strategy.

Authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy. Authorizes FY2015 appropriations.

What just happenedDec 11, 2014

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
20 cosponsors14 D6 R
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  • Received in SenateDec 11, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseDec 10, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseSep 18, 2014
  1. Dec 11, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Dec 10, 2014FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 10, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Dec 10, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9023-9025)

  5. Dec 10, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9023-9025)

  6. Dec 10, 2014FloorH8D000

    The House resumed debate on H.R. 5656.

  7. Dec 10, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5656.

  8. Dec 10, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9023-9028)

  9. Dec 10, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Nov 20, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Nov 20, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Sep 18, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  13. Sep 18, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Sep 18, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 10, 201436

Global Food Security Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, in providing assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, should:

  • coordinate federal efforts to implement the Strategy,
  • utilize open and streamlined solicitations to allow for the participation of a wide range of implementing partners, and
  • strengthen existing partnerships between developing country institutions of agricultural sciences with U.S. universities with a focus on building the agriculture capacities of developing nation universities.

Directs the President to coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive global food security strategy.

Authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy. Authorizes FY2015 appropriations.

Introduced in HouseSep 18, 2014

Feed the Future Global Food Security Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. efforts to end global poverty should build upon the progress and successes of the Feed the Future Initiative in supporting agricultural development and addressing chronic hunger and malnutrition.

Directs the President, acting through specified federal departments and agencies, to provide assistance to reduce poverty and hunger in developing countries.