United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2909 — Global Food Security Act of 2014

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Summary

Global Food Security Act of 2014 - States the policy objective of promoting global food and nutrition security which is reinforced through programs that eradicate hunger and malnutrition, assist foreign countries with agricultural development, and ensure the effective use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to further these objectives. Requires the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to coordinate the development and implementation of a Feed the Future Strategy to accomplish these policy objectives. Requires the Administrator to coordinate the efforts of federal departments and agencies in the implementation of the strategy by: (1) establishing policy coherence, monitoring, and evaluation systems across all relevant U.S. agencies; (2) establishing linkages with other initiatives and strategies at USAID and other departments and agencies; (3) establishing platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders; (4) leveraging the expertise of the Department of Agriculture (USDA); and (5) establishing and leading regular public consultations in partner countries. Requires the Administrator to submit reports to Congress describing the status of the implementation of the Feed the Future Strategy.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Agricultural education Agricultural trade Child health Congressional oversight Food assistance and relief Foreign aid and international relief Higher education International organizations and cooperation Multilateral development programs Nutrition and diet U.S. and foreign investments Women's health World health International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2909 do?
Global Food Security Act of 2014 - States the policy objective of promoting global food and nutrition security which is reinforced through programs that eradicate hunger and malnutrition, assist foreign countries with agricultural development, and ensure the effective use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to further these objectives. Requires the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to coordinate the development and implementation of a Feed the Future Strategy to accomplish these policy objectives. Requires the Administrator to coordinate the efforts of federal departments and agencies in the implementation of the strategy by: (1) establishing policy coherence, monitoring, and evaluation systems across all relevant U.S. agencies; (2) establishing linkages with other initiatives and strategies at USAID and other departments and agencies; (3) establishing platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders; (4) leveraging the expertise of the Department of Agriculture (USDA); and (5) establishing and leading regular public consultations in partner countries. Requires the Administrator to submit reports to Congress describing the status of the implementation of the Feed the Future Strategy.
Who sponsors S 2909?
S 2909 is sponsored by Casey, Robert P., Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2909?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 S 2909?
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