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Senate reaffirms commitment to global child nutrition and education program

The U.S. Senate expresses its continued support for the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, which has successfully provided meals, improved education, and enhanced health for children globally for 20 years. This program also benefits American farmers and helps combat hunger and poverty, improving the daily lives of millions of families.
Key points
The McGovern-Dole Program has provided over 5.5 billion school meals to more than 31 million children in 48 countries.
It supports education, especially for girls, helping them stay in school and preventing early marriages.
The program contributes to food security and health improvements, while also supporting American farmers who supply commodities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the program adapted by providing take-home meals, ensuring continued support.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_709
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the commitment of the Senate to building on the 20 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_SRES_709.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The McGovern-Dole Program has provided over 5.5 billion school meals to more than 31 million children in 48 countries.
  • It supports education, especially for girls, helping them stay in school and preventing early marriages.
  • The program contributes to food security and health improvements, while also supporting American farmers who supply commodities.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, the program adapted by providing take-home meals, ensuring continued support.
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 Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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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