HRES 817
Supporting the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
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This House Resolution seeks to formally recognize and support the designation of October 16th as World Food Day, both in 2025 and 2026. The resolution highlights the ongoing global crisis of hunger and malnutrition, citing alarming statistics about the number of people affected and the increasing severity of food insecurity. It emphasizes the importance of addressing threats to the food supply and calls for continued U.S. leadership in promoting sustainable food systems and humanitarian assistance.
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