[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1113 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1113

Expressing support for the designation of October 16 as World Food Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 2, 2018

  Ms. Pingree (for herself, Mr. Young of Iowa, Mr. McGovern, and Ms. 
   Jenkins of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of October 16 as World Food Day.

Whereas hunger and malnutrition remain daily facts of life for hundreds of 
        millions of people in the world;
Whereas women and children of the world suffer the most serious effects of 
        hunger and malnutrition, with millions of children dying each year from 
        hunger-related illness and disease and many others suffering permanent 
        physical or mental impairment because of vitamin or protein 
        deficiencies;
Whereas the United States has a long tradition of demonstrating humanitarian 
        concern for the hungry and malnourished people of the world;
Whereas there is growing concern in the United States and in other countries for 
        the dangers posed to the future food supply;
Whereas the world community increasingly calls upon the United States to resolve 
        food problems stemming from natural and human-made disasters by 
        providing emergency food relief and humanitarian aid;
Whereas the United States plays a major role in the development and 
        implementation of international food and agricultural trade standards 
        and practices and recognizes the positive role that global food trade 
        can play in enhancing human nutrition and alleviating hunger;
Whereas although progress has been made in reducing the incidence of hunger and 
        malnutrition in the United States, certain groups remain vulnerable to 
        malnutrition and related diseases;
Whereas the conservation of natural resources, the preservation of biological 
        diversity, and strong public and private programs of agricultural 
        research are required for the United States to remain food secure and to 
        continue to aid and assist the hungry and malnourished people of the 
        world;
Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development of agricultural 
        innovation and technology aimed at enhancing the improved production, 
        safety, and quality of the world food supply and must continue to retain 
        such a role;
Whereas participation by private voluntary organizations and businesses, working 
        with national governments and the international community, is essential 
        in the search for ways to increase food production in developing 
        countries and improve food distribution to hungry and malnourished 
        people;
Whereas the member nations of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the 
        United Nations (FAO), mandated to lead global efforts to address food 
        and nutrition security issues, have unanimously designated October 16 of 
        each year as World Food Day;
Whereas historically FAO has done commendable work in organizing activities and 
        efforts on World Food Day in over 130 countries worldwide to promote 
        awareness and action for those suffering from hunger and malnutrition;
Whereas past observances of World Food Day have been supported by proclamations 
        by Congress, the President, the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the 
        Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the 
        United States, and by programs of the Department of Agriculture and 
        other Federal departments and agencies;
Whereas private voluntary organizations and community leaders are participating 
        in the planning of World Food Day observances in 2018, and a growing 
        number of these organizations and leaders are using this day as a focal 
        point for year-round programs; and
Whereas the people of the United States can express their concern for the plight 
        of the hungry and malnourished people throughout the world by study, 
        advocacy, and action: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of World Food Day; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        World Food Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, 
        including educational endeavors, and the establishment of year-
        round food and health programs and policies.
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