1977 Congressional Hearing on Establishing a Hunger and Malnutrition Commission
July 19, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing represents the legislative process for a proposed federal commission intended to study and address global and domestic food insecurity, which would have established new federal oversight and research responsibilities.
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House Committee on Agriculture
The committee is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the resolution.
General Public
The proposed commission would have impacted federal policy regarding food security and nutrition programs.
Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on October 20, 1977, by the House Committee on Agriculture.
- The subject of the hearing was H. Res. 784.
- The purpose of H. Res. 784 was to establish a Commission on Domestic and International Hunger and Malnutrition.
- The hearing occurred during the first session of the Ninety-fifth Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearing represents the legislative process for a proposed federal commission intended to study and address global and domestic food insecurity, which would have established new federal oversight and research responsibilities.
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Historical focus on global hunger
The 1977 hearing indicates an early legislative attempt to link domestic and international malnutrition under a single commission framework.
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