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Support for Global Child Nutrition and Education Program

The U.S. House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to the McGovern-Dole Program, which for 20 years has helped children worldwide access food and education. This program supports food security, improves nutrition, and promotes education, especially among girls, positively impacting their future and the fight against poverty.
Key points
The McGovern-Dole Program has provided over 5.5 billion school meals, benefiting over 31 million children in 48 countries.
The program helps combat hunger and poverty by promoting education and improving children's health, including through meal provision and local community support.
It supports American farmers who provide agricultural commodities for the program, while also supplementing with locally sourced food, strengthening local markets.
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1156
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2022-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to building on the twenty years of success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1156.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The McGovern-Dole Program has provided over 5.5 billion school meals, benefiting over 31 million children in 48 countries.
  • The program helps combat hunger and poverty by promoting education and improving children's health, including through meal provision and local community support.
  • It supports American farmers who provide agricultural commodities for the program, while also supplementing with locally sourced food, strengthening local markets.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9719)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Agriculture Education Family