The Senate has officially passed this resolution to designate October 16 as World Food Day for 2025 and 2026. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, no further action is needed in that chamber. The bill is now considered complete.
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Reintroduced from S.Res. 397 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
This resolution officially names October 16 in both 2025 and 2026 as World Food Day. It encourages Americans to participate in ceremonies and activities that highlight the struggle of people who do not have enough to eat.
The action addresses a growing global hunger crisis. Recent data shows that about 2.3 billion people worldwide faced food insecurity in 2024, and the number of people facing extreme hunger has tripled since 2016.
The resolution focuses on how hunger most seriously affects women and children. It also points out that while the United States has made progress at home, many groups still struggle to afford healthy food.
By passing this, the Senate reaffirms that the United States will continue to lead in providing humanitarian aid and developing new farming technologies. This includes protecting natural resources like land and water to ensure a stable food supply for the future.
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Nov 19, 2025Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8244-8245)
Nov 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".
Bill NumberSRES 509
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8244-8245)
