S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act of 2015
- Sponsor:
- Robert P. Casey, Jr.
- Summary:
- Status:
- The bill has become law.
- Amendments:
- 1 proposed amendment. 1 accepted. View amendments
PASSED on July 6, 2016.
2/3 required to pass
voted YES: 369
voted NO: 53
12 voted present/not voting
Global Food Security Act of 2015
S. 1252 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- A bill to authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive, sustainable, agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive, sustainable, agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Global Food Security Act of 2015
- Global Food Security Act of 2016
- Global Food Security Act of 2016
- Global Food Security Act of 2016
- Global Food Security Act of 2016
- Global Food Security Act of 2016
- Sponsor
- Robert P. Casey, Jr.
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- International affairs
- Agricultural education
- Agricultural trade
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Food assistance and relief
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Nutrition and diet
- Women's health
- World health
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 5/07/2015 Referred to Committee Amendments (1 proposed) Senate 4/20/2016 Passed House 7/06/2016 Signed by President 7/20/2016 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. 4/20/2016 by voice vote select this vote Senate Amendment SA 3837 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 4/20/2016 by voice vote currently selected House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 1252 Global Food Security Act of 2016. 7/06/2016 This bill PASSED the House 369 voted YES 53 voted NO 12 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 5/07/2015 5/07/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 5/07/2015 Introduced in Senate Put on a legislative calendar 3/10/2016 Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 3/15/2016 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Put on a legislative calendar 3/15/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393. 4/20/2016 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. 4/20/2016 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. select this vote Senate Vote on Passage 4/20/2016 Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. select this vote Vote 4/20/2016 Amendment SA 3837 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 4/20/2016 4/20/2016 Senate amendment submitted 4/20/2016 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3837 proposed by Senator Fischer for Senator Casey. 4/20/2016 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3837 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 4/20/2016 Amendment SA 3837 proposed by Senator Fischer for Senator Casey. (consideration: CR S2346-2347; text: CR S2346-2347) To improve the bill. 4/21/2016 Received in the House. 4/21/2016 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 4/21/2016 Held at the desk. 5/11/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. 5/18/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 5/18/2016 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. 7/05/2016 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 7/05/2016 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7/05/2016 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1252. 7/05/2016 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 7/06/2016 Considered as unfinished business. 7/06/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. currently selected House Vote on Passage 7/06/2016 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 1252 Global Food Security Act of 2016. Presented to President 7/08/2016 Presented to President. Signed 7/20/2016 Signed by President. Enacted 7/20/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-195. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status select this vote S. Amdt. 3837 Casey, Robert [D-PA] April 20, 2016 Passed by voice vote on April 19, 2016. To improve the bill.
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