Bill > HRes817

This resolution supports the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day" while highlighting the critical global challenge of hunger and malnutrition. The resolution provides context about the alarming increase in food insecurity worldwide, noting that an estimated 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure in 2024, with women and children suffering the most serious effects. It emphasizes the United States' historical commitment to addressing global hunger, recognizing the country's role in developing international food and agricultural standards and its humanitarian assistance efforts. The resolution calls for supporting the observance of World Food Day, which was originally established on October 16, 1945, and has since been marked by over 130 countries through organized activities aimed at raising awareness about hunger and malnutrition. Furthermore, the resolution encourages the American people to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and reaffirms the United States' commitment to combating global food insecurity through humanitarian support and innovative approaches.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/817/all-info