To authorize 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.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Christopher “Chris” Smith
Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.
114th Congress (2015–2017)
Provisions of this bill were incorporated into other bills which were enacted.
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127 Cosponsors (82 Democrats, 45 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Smith Anti-Hunger Bill Passed by Foreign Affairs Committee”
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Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
(Sponsor)
on Apr 23, 2015
“Congressional Spotlight: Representative Karen Bass”
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Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37, 2013-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Apr 4, 2016
“House Passes Smith-McCollum Global Food Security Act”
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Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN4]
(Co-sponsor)
on Apr 12, 2016
History
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Dec 10, 2014
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
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Mar 24, 2015
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Introduced
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Apr 23, 2015
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Ordered Reported
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Apr 12, 2016
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Apr 12, 2016
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Reported by House Committee on Foreign Affairs
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Apr 20, 2016
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Final Bill —
Passed Senate (House next)
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Jul 6, 2016
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Final Bill —
Passed House
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Jul 20, 2016
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Final Bill —
Enacted — Signed by the President
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H.R. 1567 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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