Global Food Security Act of 2013
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 25, 2013)
Global Food Security Act of 2013 - Directs the President to designate an individual to serve as the Special Coordinator for Food, Nutrition, and Agricultural Development to: (1) advise the President on global food security, nutrition security, and agricultural development; and (2) ensure coordination of related U.S. programs.
Makes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) the lead agency in implementing a comprehensive food security, nutrition security, and agricultural development strategy. Sets forth the elements of such strategy.
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to revise bilateral agriculture, rural development, and nutrition assistance programs.
What just happenedJul 30, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5097)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 25, 2013
- Jul 30, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5097)
- Jul 25, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jul 25, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House