Global Food Security Act of 2014

House Bill 5656 - Global Food Security Act of 2014: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5656 Global Food Security Act of 2014 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 5656

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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Current Status of Bill HR 5656

Bill HR 5656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2014. Bill HR 5656 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2014. Bill HR 5656's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 11, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5656

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5656

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural marketing and promotion

- Agricultural practices and innovations

- Agricultural research

- Agricultural trade

- Child health

- Congressional oversight

- Economic development

- Farmland

- Food assistance and relief

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Nutrition and diet

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Public-private cooperation

- Sex and reproductive health

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

- Women in business

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5656

Global Food Security Act of 2014

To authorize the Feed the Future Initiative to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable basis, and for other purposes.

Feed the Future Global Food Security Act of 2014

Global Food Security Act of 2014

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.