Global Food Security Act of 2016
Great Seal of the United States
Enacted bythe 114th United States Congress
Citations
Public lawPub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 114–195 (text) (PDF)
Codification
Acts amendedForeign Assistance Act of 1961
Legislative history

The Global Food Security Act of 2016 (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 114–195 (text) (PDF)), is a law introduced on March 24, 2015, in the 114th Congress by Representative Christopher Henry "Chris" Smith (New Jersey-R) and on May 7, 2015, by Senator Robert Patrick "Bob" Casey Jr. (Pennsylvania-D), and signed by President Barack Obama on July 20, 2016.[1]

The law authorizes a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote inclusive, sustainable agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.[2]

This law has been endorsed by a number of humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam, Food for the Hungry, Bread for the World, The Borgen Project [3] and the ONE Campaign.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Obama signs Global Food Security Act to end hunger". USA Today. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  2. ↑ "Text - H.R.1567 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Global Food Security Act of 2016". 14 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Global Food Security Act Passes Congress with Bipartisan Support". Borgen. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
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