S.Res. 509 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Nov 19, 2025, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates October 16 as World Food Day
This resolution sets aside October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as official World Food Day observances in the United States. It also reaffirms the country's commitment to addressing global food insecurity and malnutrition through humanitarian aid and support for sustainable agriculture.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation without direct effects on your daily life or federal law. It's a way for the U.S. government to officially recognize the importance of food security and hunger relief worldwide.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Nov 19, 2025)
This resolution designates October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as World Food Day.
It also reaffirms the commitment of the United States to combating global food insecurity and malnutrition through humanitarian support and investment in resilient agriculture to improve long-term food security.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 509
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".
Sponsor: Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-DE) · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 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)”