Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.3291
H.R.3291: Healthy Foods for Healthy Living Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Nov. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Healthy Foods for Healthy Living Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
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.
|
|
|
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
|
|
|
Referred to House Agriculture
|
|
|
Referred to House Ways and Means
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
|
|
| Nov. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |