A concurrent resolution concerning the importance of the distribution of food in schools to hungry or malnourished children around the world.
Latest action · Jul 19, 2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedJun 3, 2004
- Agreed to in SenateJun 3, 2004
- Agreed to in HouseJul 19, 2004
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
States that Congress: (1) expresses its grave concern about the continuing problem of hunger and the need to feed hungry and malnourished children around the world; (2) recognizes that the global distribution of food in schools increases attendance, particularly for girls, and improves literacy rates and increases job opportunities; (3) recognizes that education of children addresses several of the root causes of international terrorism; (4) expresses its gratitude to former Senators George McGovern and Robert Dole for supporting the distribution of food in schools around the world and for working to eradicate hunger and poverty around the world; (5) commends the Department of Agriculture, the Agency for International Development, the Department of State, the United Nations World Food Program, private voluntary organizations, non-governmental organizations, and cooperatives for facilitating the distribution of food in schools around the world; (6) expresses its continued support for the distribution of food in schools around the world; (7) supports expansion of the George McGovern-Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program; and (8) requests the President to work with the United Nations and its member states to expand international contributions for the distribution of food in schools around the world.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 392 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed367–4 | Jul 19, 2004 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 3, 2004.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IA | Tom Harkin | Original | Jun 3, 2004 |
Actions 14
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 19, 2004Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5948-5949)
- Jul 19, 2004Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 19, 2004On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 4 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR 7/14/2004 H5752)
- Jul 19, 2004Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 4 (Roll no. 392).(text: CR 7/14/2004 H5752)
- Jul 14, 2004At 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 until July 15.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 422 | Concerning the importance of the distribution of food in schools to hungry or malnourished children around the world. | Identical bill | Jun 24, 2004 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Agriculture and Food
- Child nutrition
- Commemorations
- Commerce
- Congress
- Congressional tributes
- Cooperative societies
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of State
- Education
- Educational facilities
- Elementary and secondary education
- Ex-Members of Congress
- Families
- Food relief
- Government Operations and Politics
- Hunger
- International Affairs
- International relief
- Labor and Employment
- Malnutrition
- Nongovernmental organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Poverty
- Reading
- Senate
- Social Welfare
- Terrorism
- U.S. Agency for International Development
- United Nations
- Women
- Women's education
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