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H.Con.Res. 57 (99th)

A concurrent resolution encouraging private sector involvement in the worldwide effort to alleviate hunger.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 February 1985

Last action

16 December 1985 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Rowland, John G. [R-CT-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-3], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) in order to encourage private investment in developing countries, it is necessary to encourage the private sector to be involved with other nations in efforts to alleviate hunger; and (2) American institutions in the public and private sectors should jointly develop commitments and a plan to end world hunger.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 December 1985

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 December 1985

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 December 1985

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 December 1985

    Passed

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 December 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 December 1985

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 16 December 1985

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 7 February 1985

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