H.Con.Res. 11 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
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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 · Introduced in House · Jan 8, 2009
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 (Jan 8, 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 8, 2009
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No recorded floor vote found.