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

Summary of Bill HRES 922

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 922

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 922

Bill HRES 922 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2022. Bill HRES 922 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2022.  Bill HRES 922's most recent activity was Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699) as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 922

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
84
Democrat Cosponsors
70
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 922

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Agricultural marketing and promotionAgriculture and FoodConflicts and warsCurrencyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFarmlandFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHuman rightsLivestockNutrition and dietSanctionsWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 922

Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 922

R
Sara Jacobs
California(Democrat)
R
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New Jersey(Democrat)
R
Juan Vargas
California(Democrat)
R
David J. Trone
Maryland(Democrat)

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