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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 24, 2015International Affairs
H.R. 1567

Global Food Security Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 12, 2016)

Global Food Security Act of 2016

This bill requires the President to develop and implement a Global Food Security Strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition.

(Sec. 2) This section specifies that it is in the U.S. national security interest to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition, consistent with national food security investment plans through programs and activities that:

  • accelerate inclusive, agricultural-led economic growth that reduces global poverty, hunger, and malnutrition;
  • increase the productivity, incomes, and livelihoods of small-scale producers;
  • build resilience to food shocks among vulnerable populations and households while reducing reliance upon emergency food assistance;
  • create an environment for agricultural growth and investment;
  • improve the nutritional status of women and children;
  • align with and leverage U.S strategies and investments in trade, economic growth, science and technology, agricultural research and extension, maternal and child health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene;
  • strengthen partnerships between U.S. and foreign universities that build agricultural capacity; and
  • ensure the effective use of taxpayer dollars in achieving these objectives.

(Sec. 3) This section sets forth definitions that apply to this bill.

(Sec. 4) The President must coordinate a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition, consistent with national food security investment plans.

This section specifies required goals and criteria for the strategy. The President must coordinate the efforts of federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy by establishing: (1) monitoring and evaluation systems, coherence, and coordination across federal departments and agencies; and (2) platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders and congressional committees.

The President must submit the strategy, including agency-specific plans, to Congress by October 1, 2016.

(Sec. 5) To carry out the strategy, the President may provide assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prevent or address food shortages.

(Sec. 6) The President must report annually to Congress on the implementation of the Global Food Security Strategy.

(Sec. 7) This section specifies that nothing in the Global Food Security Strategy or this bill should be construed to supersede or otherwise affect the authority of federal departments and agencies to carry out specified food and nutrition security or emergency and nonemergency food assistance programs.

What just happenedJul 14, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
127 cosponsors82 D45 R
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  1. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Apr 13, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Apr 12, 2016FloorH38310

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

  4. Apr 12, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 33 (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H1612-1614)

  5. Apr 12, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 33 (Roll no. 139).(text: CR H1612-1614)

  6. Apr 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1617-1618)

  7. Apr 12, 2016FloorH37220

    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.

  8. Apr 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1567.

  9. Apr 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1612-1617)

  10. Apr 12, 2016FloorH30300

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

  11. Apr 12, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 367.

  12. Apr 12, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 114-482.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Apr 12, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 114-482.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Apr 23, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Apr 23, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 12, 201636

Global Food Security Act of 2016

This bill requires the President to develop and implement a Global Food Security Strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition.

(Sec. 2) This section specifies that it is in the U.S. national security interest to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition, consistent with national food security investment plans through programs and activities that:

  • accelerate inclusive, agricultural-led economic growth that reduces global poverty, hunger, and malnutrition;
  • increase the productivity, incomes, and livelihoods of small-scale producers;
  • build resilience to food shocks among vulnerable populations and households while reducing reliance upon emergency food assistance;
  • create an environment for agricultural growth and investment;
  • improve the nutritional status of women and children;
  • align with and leverage U.S strategies and investments in trade, economic growth, science and technology, agricultural research and extension, maternal and child health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene;
  • strengthen partnerships between U.S. and foreign universities that build agricultural capacity; and
  • ensure the effective use of taxpayer dollars in achieving these objectives.

(Sec. 3) This section sets forth definitions that apply to this bill.

(Sec. 4) The President must coordinate a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition, consistent with national food security investment plans.

This section specifies required goals and criteria for the strategy. The President must coordinate the efforts of federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy by establishing: (1) monitoring and evaluation systems, coherence, and coordination across federal departments and agencies; and (2) platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders and congressional committees.

The President must submit the strategy, including agency-specific plans, to Congress by October 1, 2016.

(Sec. 5) To carry out the strategy, the President may provide assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prevent or address food shortages.

(Sec. 6) The President must report annually to Congress on the implementation of the Global Food Security Strategy.

(Sec. 7) This section specifies that nothing in the Global Food Security Strategy or this bill should be construed to supersede or otherwise affect the authority of federal departments and agencies to carry out specified food and nutrition security or emergency and nonemergency food assistance programs.

Introduced in HouseMar 24, 2015

Global Food Security Act of 2015

This bill requires the President to coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to accomplish the objectives of promoting global food security, resilience, and nutrition consistent with national food security investment plans.

The President must coordinate the efforts of relevant departments and agencies in implementing the Global Food Security Strategy by establishing monitoring and evaluation systems, coherence, and coordination across relevant departments and agencies; and platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders.

By October 1, 2016, the President must submit the strategy to Congress, including a detailed description of how the United States intends to advance the objectives and agency-specific implementation plans.

The bill authorizes the President to provide foreign assistance to implement the strategy and prevent or address food shortages. The President must ensure that assistance to implement the strategy is provided under established parameters for a system to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of the strategy, including by providing specified reports to Congress and the public.

Global Food Security Act of 2016 — Informed