commission on hunger and malnutrition

commission on hunger and malnutrition Sec. 711. There are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for the fiscal year 1979 and $1,500,000 for the fiscal year 1980 for a commission on global hunger and malnutrition to be created by Executive order by the President. This commission shall (1) assess the policies, organization, and structure of current Federal programs which have an impact on hunger and malnutrition; (2) coordinate, sponsor, and oversee such projects, studies, events, and other activities as the commission deems necessary or desirable, making maximum use of past and ongoing related efforts; (3) conduct such studies, inquiries, meetings, and hearings as the commission deems necessary; and (4) make recommendations to the President and the Congress on policies to increase the capacity of the United States to reduce hunger and malnutrition. Funds authorized to be appropriated by this section shall be expended under the direction of the chairman of the commission.