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H.R.5656: Global Food Security Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2014
- Latest Major Action Dec. 11, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (14 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 11, 2014 |
Received in the Senate.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9023-9025) |
| Dec. 10, 2014 |
The House resumed debate on H.R. 5656.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5656.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9023-9028)
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Nov. 20, 2014 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| Nov. 20, 2014 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |