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Condemning Hunger as a Weapon of War and Conflict's Impact on Food Security.

This resolution condemns the use of starvation as a weapon of war and the destruction of food resources. It calls on the U.S. government to prioritize diplomatic efforts to address such actions and to continue humanitarian and development aid to ensure access to food for those in need. This aims to protect civilians from deliberate food deprivation in conflict zones.
Key points
Condemnation of intentional destruction of crops, markets, food storage, and water systems during conflicts.
Call for the U.S. government to diplomatically address instances of hunger being used as a weapon.
Ensuring continued humanitarian and development assistance, including food aid, for conflict-affected populations.
Integrating the use of hunger as a weapon into accountability tools like the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_922
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_922.

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 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Condemnation of intentional destruction of crops, markets, food storage, and water systems during conflicts.
  • Call for the U.S. government to diplomatically address instances of hunger being used as a weapon.
  • Ensuring continued humanitarian and development assistance, including food aid, for conflict-affected populations.
  • Integrating the use of hunger as a weapon into accountability tools like the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699)

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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