H.R. 1567Global Food Security Act of 2016

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Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 127 · 82 Democrats · 45 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: Jul 14, 2016 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

IntroducedMar 24, 2015
Passed the HouseApr 12, 2016
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Global Food Security Act of 2016

This bill requires the President to develop and implement a Global Food Security Strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition.

(Sec. 2) This section specifies that it is in the U.S. national security interest to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition, consistent with national food security investment plans through programs and activities that:

accelerate inclusive, agricultural-led economic growth that reduces global poverty, hunger, and malnutrition;

increase the productivity, incomes, and livelihoods of small-scale producers;
build resilience to food shocks among vulnerable populations and households while reducing reliance upon emergency food assistance;
create an environment for agricultural growth and investment;
improve the nutritional status of women and children;
align with and leverage U.S strategies and investments in trade, economic growth, science and technology, agricultural research and extension, maternal and child health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene;
strengthen partnerships between U.S. and foreign universities that build agricultural capacity; and
ensure the effective use of taxpayer dollars in achieving these objectives.

(Sec. 3) This section sets forth definitions that apply to this bill.

(Sec. 4) The President must coordinate a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition, consistent with national food security investment plans.

This section specifies required goals and criteria for the strategy. The President must coordinate the efforts of federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy by establishing: (1) monitoring and evaluation systems, coherence, and coordination across federal departments and agencies; and (2) platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders and congressional committees.

The President must submit the strategy, including agency-specific plans, to Congress by October 1, 2016.

(Sec. 5) To carry out the strategy, the President may provide assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prevent or address food shortages.

(Sec. 6) The President must report annually to Congress on the implementation of the Global Food Security Strategy.

(Sec. 7) This section specifies that nothing in the Global Food Security Strategy or this bill should be construed to supersede or otherwise affect the authority of federal departments and agencies to carry out specified food and nutrition security or emergency and nonemergency food assistance programs.

How every member votedHouse roll call 139

House Apr 12, 2016

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Global Food Security Act of 2016

Passed · Two-thirds required

370 Yea 33 Nay 30 not voting

Crossed both parties 33 of 403 voting members broke with their own party: 33 Republicans.

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All members433 members

Democratic188 members

Republican245 members

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Cosponsors127 · 82 Democrats · 45 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1567 and vote against it. 11 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.R. 156716 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 1567 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA

Copyright/Patent/Trademark · Utilities · Banking · Trade (domestic/foreign) +14 more9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Manufacturing · Small Business · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Health Issues +7 more8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

SIXTEEN THIRTY FUNDfiled by K&L GATES, LLP

Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

ONE ACTION

Science/Technology · Agriculture · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities · Foreign Relations +3 more7 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2016Filing

NEW VENTURE FUNDfiled by K&L GATES, LLP

Budget/Appropriations · Foreign Relations5 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2016Filing

ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (APLU)

Science/Technology · Budget/Appropriations · Education4 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2016Filing

KELLANOVAIts PAC: Kellanova PAC

Agriculture · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Retirement · Health Issues +5 more4 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2016Filing

MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Agriculture · Economics/Economic Development · Foreign Relations · Government Issues +3 more4 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2016Filing

TUFTS UNIVERSITYfiled by LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Agriculture · Health Issues · Education · Budget/Appropriations +2 more4 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2016Filing

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