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H.R. 4693Became Law

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 19, 2022)

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This act sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

Specifically, USAID may leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S. investments in nutrition) and its role on the board of directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. USAID must also select countries based on specified malnutrition-related indicators for purposes of targeting malnutrition prevention and treatment programs and update the selection within five years.

Additionally, USAID may

  • establish the Nutrition Leadership Council to coordinate federal government activities to prevent and treat malnutrition; and
  • target resources and nutrition interventions to the populations most susceptible to severe malnutrition and otherwise support efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

The act also requires USAID to provide to Congress an implementation plan and annual reports concerning its programs for treating and preventing malnutrition.

The act's provisions terminate seven years after its enactment.

What just happenedOct 19, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-214.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
102 cosponsors66 D36 R
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  1. Oct 19, 2022PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 117-214.

  2. Oct 19, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-214.

  3. Oct 19, 2022PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 19, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 14, 2022FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 14, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 21, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 20, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4876; text: 4/27/2022 CR H4547-4548)

  9. Sep 20, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4876; text: 4/27/2022 CR H4547-4548)

  10. Jul 21, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.

  11. Jul 21, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  12. Jul 21, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. Jul 19, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  14. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  15. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38310

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

  16. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 44 (Roll no. 137).

  17. Apr 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 44 (Roll no. 137).

  18. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4560)

  19. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  20. Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4693.

  21. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4547-4550)

  22. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  23. Jul 29, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  24. Jul 29, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  25. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  26. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 19, 202249

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This act sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

Specifically, USAID may leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S. investments in nutrition) and its role on the board of directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. USAID must also select countries based on specified malnutrition-related indicators for purposes of targeting malnutrition prevention and treatment programs and update the selection within five years.

Additionally, USAID may

  • establish the Nutrition Leadership Council to coordinate federal government activities to prevent and treat malnutrition; and
  • target resources and nutrition interventions to the populations most susceptible to severe malnutrition and otherwise support efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

The act also requires USAID to provide to Congress an implementation plan and annual reports concerning its programs for treating and preventing malnutrition.

The act's provisions terminate seven years after its enactment.

Passed SenateSep 20, 202255

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

Specifically, USAID may leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S. investments in nutrition) and its role on the board of directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. USAID must also select countries based on specified malnutrition-related indicators for purposes of targeting malnutrition prevention and treatment programs and update the selection within five years.

Additionally, USAID may

  • establish the Nutrition Leadership Council to coordinate federal government activities to prevent and treat malnutrition; and
  • target resources and nutrition interventions to the populations most susceptible to severe malnutrition and otherwise support efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

The bill also requires USAID to provide to Congress an implementation plan and annual reports concerning its programs for treating and preventing malnutrition.

The bill's provisions terminate seven years after its enactment.

Reported to SenateJul 21, 202225

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

Specifically, USAID may leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S. investments in nutrition) and its role on the board of directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. USAID must also select countries based on specified malnutrition-related indicators for purposes of targeting malnutrition prevention and treatment programs and update the selection within five years.

Additionally, USAID may

  • establish the Nutrition Leadership Council to coordinate federal government activities to prevent and treat malnutrition; and
  • target resources and nutrition interventions to the populations most susceptible to severe malnutrition and otherwise support efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

The bill also requires USAID to provide to Congress an implementation plan and annual reports concerning its programs for treating and preventing malnutrition.

The bill's provisions terminate seven years after its enactment.

Passed HouseApr 27, 202253

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

Specifically, USAID may leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S. investments in nutrition) and its role on the board of directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. USAID must also select countries based on specified malnutrition-related indicators for purposes of targeting malnutrition prevention and treatment programs and update the selection within five years.

Additionally, USAID may

  • establish the Nutrition Leadership Council to coordinate activities to prevent and treat malnutrition across the agency; and
  • target resources and nutrition interventions to the populations most susceptible to severe malnutrition and otherwise support efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

The bill also requires USAID to provide to Congress an implementation plan and annual reports concerning its programs for treating and preventing malnutrition.

The bill's provisions terminate seven years after its enactment.

Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2021

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

Specifically, the USAID must leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S. investments in nutrition) and its role on the board of directors of the International Development Finance Corporation. The USAID must also select countries based on specified malnutrition-related indicators for purposes of targeting malnutrition prevention and treatment programs and update the selection within five years.

Additionally, the USAID may

  • establish the Nutrition Leadership Council to coordinate activities to prevent and treat malnutrition across the agency;
  • target resources and nutrition interventions to the populations most susceptible to severe malnutrition and otherwise support efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition globally; and
  • coordinate activities among partner countries, United Nations agencies, civil society, private sector actors, and others to, for example, build capacity in partner countries to sustain nutrition interventions.

The bill also requires the USAID to provide to Congress an implementation plan and annual reports concerning its programs for treating and preventing malnutrition.

The bill's provisions terminate seven years after its enactment.