H.Con.Res.344 - Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.

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  • Official: Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis. as introduced.
  • Official: Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world. as amended by house.

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Result: Passed - September 09, 2008

Roll call number 570 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 344 Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 93%
 

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9/9/2008--Passed House amended. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) in emergency situations children have different needs than those of adults, and nutritional deficiencies disproportionately affect children; (2) in the current global food crisis children's nutritional needs mus

Official Summary

9/9/2008--Passed House amended. Expresses the sense of Congress that:
(1) in emergency situations children have different needs than those of adults, and nutritional deficiencies disproportionately affect children;
(2) in the current global food crisis children's nutritional needs must be a humanitarian priority; and
(3) the United States and the other G8 member states should continue to monitor the global food crisis' impact on children and commit to increasing their assistance to children's needs.


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