SRES 397 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day".

This Senate resolution designates October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day" in the United States. It encourages Americans to observe these dates through appropriate ceremonies and activities to raise awareness about global hunger and malnutrition. The resolution aligns with the United Nations' longstanding observance of October 16 as World Food Day, which focuses on addressing food insecurity worldwide. It does not create new policies or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight ongoing global food challenges.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2023

Committee Review

Oct 2023

Senate Passage

Oct 2023

House Passage

President

Introduced Oct 4, 2023 Last action Oct 24, 2023

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Oct 24, 2023

Introduced

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5152; text: 10/4/2023 CR S4954)

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Oct 24, 2023

Upper · Passed

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5152; text: 10/4/2023 CR S4954)

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Oct 24, 2023

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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Oct 4, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Oct 4, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors