House Simple Resolution 742
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
742
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution recognizes Food for Peace as a critical component of global food security efforts and calls for the prioritization of funding for Food for Peace programs.
December 5, 2019
03/10/2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/10/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/10/2020
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Discharged.
03/04/2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/04/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
12/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
12/05/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
12/05/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1547)
12/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:06 AM