H.Con.Res. 344 · 110th Congress
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
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- House Introduced May 7, 2008
- House Passed Sep 9, 2008 404–1
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) in emergency situations children have different needs than those of adults, and nutritional deficiencies disproportionately affect children; (2) in the current global food crisis children's nutritional needs must be a humanitarian priority; and (3) the United States and the other G8 member states should continue to…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Sep 9, 2008
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) in emergency situations children have different needs than those of adults, and nutritional deficiencies disproportionately affect children; (2) in the current global food crisis children's nutritional needs must be a humanitarian priority; and (3) the United States and the other G8 member states should continue to monitor the global food crisis' impact on children and commit to increasing their assistance to children's needs.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
Latest action (Sep 11, 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 7, 2008
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- House Introduced May 7, 2008
- House Passed Sep 9, 2008 404–1
Final vote · House · Sep 9, 2008
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi