This resolution condemns the use of hunger, including the starvation of civilians, as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to call out and address instances where hunger and intentional deprivation of food is being utilized as a weapon of war, including through efforts to ensure that security operations minimize civilian harm and do not undermine livelihoods of civilian populations.
A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
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Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary passed senate (Jul 20, 2022)
This resolution condemns the use of hunger, including the starvation of civilians, as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to call out and address instances where hunger and intentional deprivation of food is being utilized as a weapon of war, including through efforts to ensure that security operations minimize civilian harm and do not undermine livelihoods of civilian populations.
What just happenedJul 20, 2022
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
Who’s behind it
- Agreed to SenateJul 20, 2022
- Reported to SenateJul 11, 2022
- Introduced in SenateJun 9, 2022
- Jul 20, 2022Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
- Jul 20, 2022Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
- Jul 11, 2022Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
- Jul 11, 2022Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 11, 2022Committee14000
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jun 23, 2022Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jun 9, 2022IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)
Foreign Relations Committee - Jun 9, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
This resolution condemns the use of hunger, including the starvation of civilians, as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to call out and address instances where hunger and intentional deprivation of food is being utilized as a weapon of war, including through efforts to ensure that security operations minimize civilian harm and do not undermine livelihoods of civilian populations.
This resolution condemns the use of hunger, including the starvation of civilians, as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to call out and address instances where hunger and intentional deprivation of food is being utilized as a weapon of war, including efforts to ensure that security operations do not undermine livelihoods of local populations to minimize civilian harm.