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- H.R.3100
H.R.3100: Food Desert Oasis Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced June 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Food Desert Oasis Act of 2009 - Designates certain U.S. cities as Food Desert Zones. Defines a "qualified food desert business" as a wholesale or retail business that derives at least 25% of its gross receipts from the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables. Grants certain tax benefits to a qualified food desert business, including an increased tax credit rate for rehabilitation expenditures, empowerment zone status, and tax-exempt bond...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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| June 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |