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Global Food Security: Enhanced Support and Resilience

This act modifies and extends existing global food security laws. It aims to boost food production, improve access, especially for small-scale producers and women, and build resilience against food crises. Citizens may experience the impact through more stable food prices and greater availability of diverse products in international markets.
Key points
Increased financial support for food security programs, potentially leading to greater stability in global food supplies.
Strengthening local food systems and supporting small-scale producers, including women, which may improve their incomes and market access.
Focus on preventing malnutrition, especially in children and adolescents, through better nutrition programs and access to clean water.
Enhanced resilience to food crises like droughts or floods, thanks to new adaptation strategies and the use of science and technology.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-09-29
78%
For 331
Against 95
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8446
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Process start date: 2022-07-20
Voting date: 2022-09-29
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 471