Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Congress
117
Number
HRES - 922
Introduced on
2022-02-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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12/1/2022
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A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
Committee:  
Foreign Affairs

Status of Legislation

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Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to call out and address instances where hunger and intentional deprivation of food is being utilized as a weapon of war, including efforts to ensure that security operations do not undermine livelihoods of local populations to minimize civilian harm.

Bill 117 H.Res. 922, titled "Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce the practice of using hunger as a tool in warfare and to acknowledge the devastating impact that armed conflict has on food security and the occurrence of famine worldwide.

The resolution highlights the fact that millions of people around the world, particularly in conflict-affected regions, suffer from food insecurity and are at risk of famine due to the disruption of food production and distribution caused by war. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to food for all individuals, regardless of their nationality or political affiliation.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the international community to take action to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and to address the root causes of food insecurity in conflict zones. It also urges the US government to support efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by conflict-related food crises. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 922 aims to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in conflict zones and to mobilize support for efforts to address this critical humanitarian issue on a global scale.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Agricultural marketing and promotion•
Agriculture and Food•
Conflicts and wars•
Currency•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Farmland•
Food assistance and relief•
Food industry and services•
Food supply, safety, and labeling•
Human rights•
Livestock•
Nutrition and diet•
Sanctions•
Water use and supply

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Latest Summary12/9/2022

This resolution condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to call out and address instances where hunger and intentional deprivation of food is being ...

Latest Action12/1/2022
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