McCollum Statement on Introduction of the Global Food Security Act of 2015
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) joined Republican co-author Chris Smith (R-NJ) in introducing the Global Food Security Act of 2015. Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement regarding the legislation:
“Improving global health starts with having access to healthy, nutritious foods – especially for our children. The Global Food Security Act will continue to enhance global food security by assisting small-scale farmers in increasing yields, putting more food on their family’s table, and selling more food in the market. This investment in agriculture development and nutrition will help the more than 800 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic hunger.
“My colleague Chris Smith understands that these are bipartisan priorities, and I look forward to working with him to pass this bill through the House of Representatives.”
Congresswoman Betty McCollum serves as the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee. She is Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus.