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US HR817
Resolution
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chellie Pingree
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AI Summary
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Supports designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day," marking the 80th anniversary of the observance established on October 16, 1945
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Cites global food insecurity statistics: 2.3 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2024, an increase of 335 million; people facing high levels of acute food insecurity nearly tripled from 105.2 million in 2016 to 295.3 million in 2024
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Encourages Americans to observe World Food Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, noting more than 130 countries have participated in organized efforts
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Reaffirms U.S. commitment to combating global food insecurity and malnutrition through humanitarian support and innovative approaches
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Introduced by Rep. Pingree with bipartisan cosponsors (Rep. Salazar, Rep. McGovern) and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Legislative Description
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/17/2025