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S.RES.669: A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced June 9, 2022
- Latest Major Action July 20, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (14 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - July 20, 2022
- Reported to Senate - July 11, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - June 9, 2022
Bill Summary
This resolution condemns the use of hunger, including the 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 through efforts to ensure that security operations minimize civilian harm and do not undermine livelihoods of civilian populations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 20, 2022 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Voice Vote in the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528) |
| July 11, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
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| July 11, 2022 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| June 23, 2022 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| June 9, 2022 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| June 9, 2022 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)
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| June 9, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |