H.R. 4693 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
H.R. 4693 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 26, 2021, sponsored by Michael T. McCaul with 102 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 102
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 117-214
What it does
Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021 This act sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally. Specifically, USAID may leverage resources to address malnutrition through the Global Nutrition Coordination Plan (an interagency effort to strengthen the impact of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael T. McCaul (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 26, 2021
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2022
- Passed the SenateSep 20, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentOct 14, 2022
- Became lawOct 19, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-214. (Oct 19, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 27, 2022 · Passed384–44
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment ActHouse · Apr 27, 2022
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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