HR 2822
113th Congress
House
International Affairs
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural education
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Alternative and renewable resources
Child health
Congressional oversight
Executive Office of the President
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Foreign aid and international relief
Forests, forestry, trees
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Nutrition and diet
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Rural conditions and development
Global Food Security Act of 2013
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5097)
Jul 25, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 25, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Global Food Security Act of 2013 - Directs the President to designate an individual to serve as the Special Coordinator for Food, Nutrition, and Agricultural Development to: (1) advise the President on global food security, nutrition security, and agricultural development; and (2) ensure coordination of related U.S. programs.
Makes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) the lead agency in implementing a comprehensive food security, nutrition security, and agricultural development strategy. Sets forth the elements of such strategy.
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to revise bilateral agriculture, rural development, and nutrition assistance programs.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5097)
Committees of jurisdiction
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