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Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023

2/6/2024, 8:17 PM

Summary of Bill S 3207

Bill 118 s 3207, also known as the Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023, aims to address global food insecurity by establishing a foundation dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and improving access to nutritious food in developing countries.

The bill outlines the mission of the foundation, which includes providing technical assistance to farmers, supporting research on innovative agricultural practices, and collaborating with international organizations to address food security challenges. It also emphasizes the importance of gender equality in agriculture and the need to empower women farmers in order to achieve long-term food security.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the foundation and establishes a board of directors to oversee its operations. The board will be responsible for setting strategic priorities, evaluating the impact of the foundation's programs, and ensuring transparency and accountability in its activities. Overall, the Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023 seeks to leverage US resources and expertise to support sustainable agriculture and improve food security in developing countries, ultimately contributing to global efforts to end hunger and malnutrition.

Current Status of Bill S 3207

Bill S 3207 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill S 3207 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 2, 2023.  Bill S 3207's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3207

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3207

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3207

Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023
Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023
A bill to establish the Foundation for International Food Security to leverage private sector investments in order to improve agricultural productivity, build food systems to mitigate food shock, help alleviate poverty, reduce malnutrition, and drive economic growth in developing countries, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish the Foundation for International Food Security to leverage private sector investments in order to improve agricultural productivity, build food systems to mitigate food shock, help alleviate poverty, reduce malnutrition, and drive economic growth in developing countries, and for other purposes.

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