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

The U.S. Senate condemns the use of hunger as a weapon of war, including the destruction of food and obstruction of humanitarian aid. It urges the government to prioritize diplomacy to prevent such actions and continue food assistance. This aims to protect civilians from the effects of armed conflicts, ensuring access to basic necessities.
Key points
The U.S. Senate condemns the intentional destruction of crops, food supplies, and water systems, as well as blocking humanitarian access.
The U.S. government is urged to focus on diplomacy to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon and continue providing food aid.
The resolution aims to hold individuals and entities accountable for using hunger as a weapon of war, while protecting humanitarian assistance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_669
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution 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_SRES_669.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Senate condemns the intentional destruction of crops, food supplies, and water systems, as well as blocking humanitarian access.
  • The U.S. government is urged to focus on diplomacy to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon and continue providing food aid.
  • The resolution aims to hold individuals and entities accountable for using hunger as a weapon of war, while protecting humanitarian assistance.
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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3528; text: CR S3528)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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