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

United States119th CongressHRES-817House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 17, 2025

Summary

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.

Bill texts

Available versions
Introduced (House)View official text

1 version available

All available records shown.

Timeline

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    House of Representatives

All available records shown.