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
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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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
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)
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 117-922Passed/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
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
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)
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 117-922Passed/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
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
- 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