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HR 5656 113th Congress House

Global Food Security Act of 2014

Official title: To authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote sustainable agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 19, 2014 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
International Affairs Agricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural researchAgricultural trade
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Child healthCongressional oversightEconomic developmentFarmlandFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePublic-private cooperationSex and reproductive healthWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen in businessWomen's health
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 11, 2014
Received in the Senate.
Dec 10, 2014
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9023-9025)
Dec 10, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9023-9025)
Dec 10, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2014
The House resumed debate on H.R. 5656.
Dec 10, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5656.
Dec 10, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9023-9028)
Dec 10, 2014
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 20, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 18, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 11, 2014

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 7
Paulsen, Erik
· Dec 9, 2014
Rooney, Thomas
· Dec 9, 2014
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Dec 8, 2014
FATTAH, CHAKA
· Dec 3, 2014
Fudge, Marcia
· Dec 3, 2014
Reichert, David
· Dec 3, 2014
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Nov 20, 2014
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Nov 19, 2014
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Nov 19, 2014
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Nov 19, 2014
CRENSHAW, ANDER
· Nov 17, 2014
FARR, SAM
· Nov 17, 2014
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Nov 13, 2014
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Nov 12, 2014
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 18, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5656: Global Food Security Act of 2014. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5656/
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"H.R. 5656: Global Food Security Act of 2014." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5656/.
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H.R. 5656, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5656/.
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