Bill · S.Res. 509· Senate(119-SRES-509)
A resolution designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8244-8245)
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Coons
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as ``World Food Day''. It highlights the growing global crisis of hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. The text notes that hundreds of millions of people are affected by these issues, particularly in rural areas, and among women and children. The resolution acknowledges the United States' tradition of humanitarian concern and its role in agricultural innovation. Finally, it encourages Americans to observe these designated days through various activities.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution notes that children suffer some of the most serious effects of hunger and malnutrition.
Would women be better off under this?+2
The text specifies that women are among the groups that suffer most from hunger and malnutrition.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+2
The resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to providing humanitarian assistance for food problems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Observance of World Food Day: The resolution designates specific dates to encourage the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities (Resolution Section 1 and 2). This can promote awareness and action regarding those suffering from hunger and malnutrition.
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Commitment to Food Security: The resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to combat global food insecurity and malnutrition (Resolution Section 3). This includes a focus on humanitarian support and investment in resilient agriculture to improve long-term food security.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the 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 Women+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+2Improves International Trade+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1Increases Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 11/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8244-8245)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas