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S.Res. 204 · 112th Congress

A resolution designating June 7, 2011, as "National Hunger Awareness Day".

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  1. Senate Introduced May 26, 2011
  2. Senate Passed May 26, 2011

Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Hunger Awareness Day: (1) with appropriate ceremonies, volunteer activities, and other support for local anti-hunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters; and (2) by continuing to support…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 26, 2011

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Designates June 7, 2011, as National Hunger Awareness Day.

Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Hunger Awareness Day: (1) with appropriate ceremonies, volunteer activities, and other support for local anti-hunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters; and (2) by continuing to support programs and public policies that reduce hunger and food insecurity in the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating June 7, 2011, as "National Hunger Awareness Day".

Latest action (May 26, 2011): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3462-3463; text as passed Senate: CR S3462-3463; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454)

Policy area: Agriculture and Food · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 26, 2011

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  1. Senate Introduced May 26, 2011
  2. Senate Passed May 26, 2011

No recorded floor vote found.