S. 1252 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Global Food Security Act of 2016
S. 1252 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 7, 2015, sponsored by Robert P. Casey, Jr. with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 7, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-195
What it does
Global Food Security Act of 2016 This bill requires the President to develop and implement a Global Food Security Strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. (Sec. 3) This section specifies that it is in the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2015
- Passed the SenateApr 20, 2016
- Passed the HouseJul 6, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJul 8, 2016
- Became lawJul 20, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-195. (Jul 20, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 6, 2016 · Passed369–53
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Global Food Security Act of 2016.House · Jul 6, 2016
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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