Recently, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Representatives introduced legislation to reauthorize the Global Food Security Act of 2016. Introduced by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Chris Smith (R-NJ), the legislation calls on Congress to extend the authority of the Global Food Security Act of 2016 for three more years.
Go to https://secure2.convio.net/elca/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1048 to ask your Senators/Representatives to cosponsor and pass the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act Now!
In 2016, Congress passed the Global Food Security Act with enormous bipartisan support. The legislation has enabled the U.S. government to improve the way food and nutrition programs are implemented and accounted for. These programs help farmers feed their families and communities, make inroads against hunger and malnutrition and contribute to their countries’ economic growth. The 2018 reauthorization would build upon what’s already being done and continue U.S. commitment to fight against global hunger.
The scale of global food insecurity is enormous. A recent report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that 815 million people around the world are chronically undernourished and malnutrition rates remain too high. It is critical that we continue to invest in programs that provide opportunities to lift people out of poverty– programs such as those authorized in the Global Food Security Act. Christ calls us to feed the hungry and partner with our neighbors to find solutions to hunger (Matt. 14:13-21). As a person of faith, act now to urge your members of Congress to support the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act.
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