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H.R.45: Healthy Foods for Healthy Living Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (30 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Healthy Foods for Healthy Living Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to community-based organizations and local redevelopment agencies operating in low-income communities to: (1) assist in purchasing appropriate equipment or in hiring and training personnel to expand the inventory of fresh fruits and vegetables or other healthy food alternatives available for residents of a low-income community; and (2) carry out...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 4, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |