House Bill 5129
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5129
Congress
115
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
Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2018
This bill amends the Global Food Security Act of 2016 to revise policy objectives and to: (1) extend through FY2021 the program to carry out those portions of the global food security strategy that relate to the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, and (2) expand requirements for reporting by the President regarding strategy implementation.
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to extend through FY2021 the assistance program for international disaster relief and rehabilitation, including the set-aside for the emergency food security program.
February 27, 2018
04/17/2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
04/17/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
04/17/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/27/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/27/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:29 PM