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Supporting the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-817| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2025
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution supports the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day," acknowledging the severe global crisis of hunger and malnutrition. It highlights that billions worldwide experience food insecurity, with rates increasing due to factors like conflict, weather extremes, and the inability to afford healthy diets, disproportionately affecting women and children. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe these days with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It also reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating global food insecurity and malnutrition through humanitarian support and innovative approaches, recognizing the importance of agricultural innovation, resource conservation, and international cooperation in building resilient food systems.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-632
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as "World Food Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-703
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2021, and October 16, 2022, as "World Food Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-783
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day".
Oct 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-632
    Supporting the designation of October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as "World Food Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-703
    Supporting the designation of October 16, 2021, and October 16, 2022, as "World Food Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-783
    Supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day".


  • October 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Supporting the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-817| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2025
This resolution supports the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day," acknowledging the severe global crisis of hunger and malnutrition. It highlights that billions worldwide experience food insecurity, with rates increasing due to factors like conflict, weather extremes, and the inability to afford healthy diets, disproportionately affecting women and children. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe these days with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It also reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating global food insecurity and malnutrition through humanitarian support and innovative approaches, recognizing the importance of agricultural innovation, resource conservation, and international cooperation in building resilient food systems.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-632
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as "World Food Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-703
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2021, and October 16, 2022, as "World Food Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-783
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day".
Oct 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-632
    Supporting the designation of October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as "World Food Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-703
    Supporting the designation of October 16, 2021, and October 16, 2022, as "World Food Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-783
    Supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day".


  • October 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

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