Global Food Security Act of 2014
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HR 5656 — Global Food Security Act of 2014
Last action — Received in the Senate.
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Died in session
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Global Food Security Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, in providing assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, should: coordinate federal efforts to implement the Strategy, utilize open and streamlined solicitations to allow for the participation of a wide range of implementing partners, and strengthen existing partnerships between developing country institutions of agricultural sciences with U.S. universities with a focus on building the agriculture capacities of developing nation universities. Directs the President to coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive global food security strategy. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy. Authorizes FY2015 appropriations.
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Received in the Senate.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9023-9025)
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The House resumed debate on H.R. 5656.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5656.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9023-9028)
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsors
- Christopher Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 5656 do?
- Global Food Security Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, in providing assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, should: coordinate federal efforts to implement the Strategy, utilize open and streamlined solicitations to allow for the participation of a wide range of implementing partners, and strengthen existing partnerships between developing country institutions of agricultural sciences with U.S. universities with a focus on building the agriculture capacities of developing nation universities. Directs the President to coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive global food security strategy. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy. Authorizes FY2015 appropriations.
- Who sponsors HR 5656?
- HR 5656 is sponsored by Christopher Smith (R).
- What is the current status of HR 5656?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 5656?
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