Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 11, introduced by Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee, is a concurrent resolution. Concurrent resolutions express the sense of Congress but do not have the force of law. The stated purpose of this resolution is to recognize the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
This resolution specifically focuses on the challenges faced by children in developing nations due to the global food crisis. It highlights a particular group and a specific issue.
The bill was introduced on January 8, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As the full text of the resolution has not been published, its specific provisions and actions beyond this referral are not yet known. Further steps would involve consideration by the committee.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
8 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 11 do?
- H.Con.Res. 11, introduced by Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee, is a concurrent resolution. Concurrent resolutions express the sense of Congress but do not have the force of law. The stated purpose of this resolution is to recognize the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world. This resolution specifically focuses on the challenges faced by children in developing nations due to the global food crisis. It highlights a particular group and a specific issue. The bill was introduced on January 8, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As the full text of the resolution has not been published, its specific provisions and actions beyond this referral are not yet known. Further steps would involve consideration by the committee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 11 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 11. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 11?
- H.Con.Res. 11 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 11?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (8 Jan 2009).
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