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A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

USA117th CongressSRES-669| Senate 
| Updated: 7/20/2022
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (17)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Jun 9, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)
Jun 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 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.
Jul 11, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
Jul 20, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
Jul 20, 2022
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
Dec 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 117-922
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699)
  • June 9, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)


  • June 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • 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.


  • July 11, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.


  • July 20, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)


  • July 20, 2022
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)


  • December 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 117-922
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-922: Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
Agricultural marketing and promotionConflicts and warsCurrencyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFarmlandFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHuman rightsLivestockNutrition and dietSanctionsWater use and supply

A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

USA117th CongressSRES-669| Senate 
| Updated: 7/20/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 9, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)
Jun 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 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.
Jul 11, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
Jul 20, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
Jul 20, 2022
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
Dec 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 117-922
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699)
  • June 9, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)


  • June 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • 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.


  • July 11, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.


  • July 20, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)


  • July 20, 2022
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)


  • December 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 117-922
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (17)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-922: Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionConflicts and warsCurrencyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFarmlandFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHuman rightsLivestockNutrition and dietSanctionsWater use and supply