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H.Res. 922 · 117th Congress

Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food…

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Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

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42 cosponsors · 35 D, 7 R
  1. House Introduced Feb 9, 2022
  2. House Passed Dec 1, 2022

This resolution condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Dec 1, 2022

This resolution condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of warfare. It also calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to call out and address instances where hunger and intentional deprivation of food is being utilized as a weapon of war, including efforts to ensure that security operations do not undermine livelihoods of local populations to minimize civilian harm.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

Latest action (Dec 1, 2022): Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 9, 2022

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  1. House Introduced Feb 9, 2022
  2. House Passed Dec 1, 2022

No recorded floor vote found.