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H.Res. 922

Passed Senate

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

Introduced 2/9/2022•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

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)

12/1/2022 • House

Summary

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.

Passed House • 12/1/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Agricultural marketing and promotionConflicts and warsCurrencyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFarmlandFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHuman rightsLivestockNutrition and dietSanctionsWater use and supply

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (43)

Party Breakdown

36
Democrats
7
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]

Democrat • CA-53

Sponsored 2/9/2022

Cosponsors (42)

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Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]

R-MI-3

Joined 2/9/2022

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Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

D-IL-1

Joined 2/9/2022

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Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

R-KS-1

Joined 2/9/2022

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

D-MA-2

Joined 2/22/2022

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 9, 2022

Committee Review

July 28, 2022

Floor Debate

November 29, 2022

Passed Chamber

December 1, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

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President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Engrossed in House12/1/2022
Introduced in House2/9/2022

Details

Bill TypeHRES
Current StatusPassed Senate
Cosponsors42