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- H.CON.RES.344
H.CON.RES.344: Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 7, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) in emergency situations children have different needs than those of adults, and nutritional deficiencies disproportionately affect children; (2) in the current global food crisis children's nutritional needs must be a humanitarian priority; and (3) the United States and the other G8 member states should continue to monitor the global food crisis' impact on children and commit to increasing their...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 344.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 570).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 7, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |