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H.R.6462: Healthy Food Financing Initiative
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Nov. 30, 2010
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2010
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Healthy Food Financing Initiative - Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish in the Department of Agriculture (USDA) a Healthy Food Financing Initiative to provide assistance in order to: (1) improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas; (2) create and preserve quality jobs; and (3) revitalize low-income communities by providing loans and grants to eligible food retailers to overcome the higher costs...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Nov. 30, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.) |