SCONRES 114 · 108th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution concerning the importance of the distribution of food in schools to hungry or malnourished children around the world.

Introduced 2004-06-03· Sponsored by Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2004-07-19)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2004-07-19
Roll #392
Yea 367Nay 4
Democrats
173 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
194 Yea·4 Nay
PassedHouse · 2004-07-19
Roll #392
Yea 367Nay 4
Democrats
173 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
194 Yea·4 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that Congress: (1) expresses its grave concern about the continuing problem of hunger and the need to feed hungry and malnourished children around the world; (2) recognizes that the global distribution of food in schools increases attendance, particularly for girls, and improves literacy rates and increases job opportunities; (3) recognizes that education of children addresses several of the root causes of international terrorism; (4) expresses its gratitude to former Senators George McGovern and Robert Dole for supporting the distribution of food in schools around the world and for working to eradicate hunger and poverty around the world; (5) commends the Department of Agriculture, the Agency for International Development, the Department of State, the United Nations World Food Program, private voluntary organizations, non-governmental organizations, and cooperatives for facilitating the distribution of food in schools around the world; (6) expresses its continued support for the distribution of food in schools around the world; (7) supports expansion of the George McGovern-Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program; and (8) requests the Preside…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat