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Global Food Security Act of 2016

Global Food Security Act of 2016

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The Global Food Security Act of 2016 (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 114–195 (text) (PDF)), is a law introduced on March 24, 2015, in the 114th Congress by Representative Christopher Henry "Chris" Smith (New Jersey-R) and on May 7, 2015, by Senator Robert Patrick "Bob" Casey Jr. (Pennsylvania-D), and signed by President Barack Obama on July 20, 2016.[1]

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The law authorizes a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote inclusive, sustainable agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.[2]

This law has been endorsed by a number of humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam, Food for the Hungry, Bread for the World, The Borgen Project [3] and the ONE Campaign.

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  1. [1]
    "Obama signs Global Food Security Act to end hunger". USA Today. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  2. [2]
    "Text - H.R.1567 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Global Food Security Act of 2016". 14 July 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Global Food Security Act Passes Congress with Bipartisan Support". Borgen. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
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