Bill · H.Res. 817· House(119-HRES-817)
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".
- Introduced
- 10/17/2025
- Last activity
- 10/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Chellie Pingree
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day." The text highlights a global crisis where hundreds of millions of people face hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. It notes that factors such as conflict and weather extremes have made the situation worse. The resolution emphasizes the United States' role in humanitarian assistance and agricultural innovation. Finally, it encourages the American people to observe these days through ceremonies and activities while reaffirming the nation's commitment to fighting global food insecurity.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights that children suffer most from hunger and expresses a commitment to aiding the malnourished.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The resolution aims to combat global food insecurity which disproportionately affects those in poverty.
Would women be better off under this?+2
The resolution acknowledges that women suffer some of the most serious effects of hunger and malnutrition.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Action: The resolution encourages the American people to observe these days with ceremonies and activities, which can be used as a focal point for study, advocacy, and action regarding those suffering from hunger (Resolution Section 2).
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Commitment to Humanitarian Support: The resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to combat global food insecurity and malnutrition through humanitarian support and innovative approaches (Resolution Section 3).
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Global Food Security and Resilience: The text notes that the United States can assist in building more resilient global food systems and continue to aid hungry and malnourished people of the world (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Women+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1
- 10/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida