H.Res. 604 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a global strategy to respond to the current coffee crisis, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 604107th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a global strategy to respond to the current coffee crisis, and for other purposes.

Subjects

International Affairs

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should adopt a global strategy with coordinated activities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia to address the short-term humanitarian needs and long-term rural development needs of countries affected by the collapse of coffee prices. States that the President should explore measures to support and complement multilateral efforts to respond to the global coffee crisis. Urges private sector coffee buyers and roasters to work with the United States to find a solution to the crisis which is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable for all interested parties, and which addresses oversupply in the world coffee market.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 368A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate concerning the decline of world coffee prices and its impact on developing nations.
2002-11-20Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11792: text as passed Senate: CR S11792; text of measure as introduced: CR S11741)
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Legislative Actions

2002-11-13
Introduced in House
2002-11-13
Introduced in House
2002-11-13
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
2002-11-15
Committee on International Relations discharged.
2002-11-15
Committee on International Relations discharged.
2002-11-15
Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2002-11-15
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 11/14/2002 H8925-9007)
2002-11-15
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR 11/14/2002 H8939-8940)
2002-11-15
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR 11/14/2002 H8939-8940)
2002-11-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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