HR-8446 : Still Just a Bill

Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2028 activities related to the Emergency Food Security Program, an international market-based assistance program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2022-09-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-29VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 331 - 95 (Roll no. 471). (text: CR H8195-8196)House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8278-8279)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8446.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8195-8198)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorMr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-09-14CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-09-14CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-07-20IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2022-07-20IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Agricultural education
  • Agricultural practices and innovations
  • Agricultural trade
  • Aquaculture
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Food industry and services
  • Food supply, safety, and labeling
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Livestock
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Nutrition and diet
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Water quality
  • Women in business
  • Women's health
  • World health

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