H.R.3905: Veterans Gardens Employment and Opportunity Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
  • Introduced Feb. 6, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Veterans Gardens Employment and Opportunity Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to award grants to eligible entities to establish gardens that are fully operated by veterans and are designed to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants through farmers' markets or otherwise. Gives priority to entities seeking to establish a garden located on, or convenient to, the grounds of a Department of Veterans...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb. 6, 2012

Introduced in the House by Joe Baca (D-Calif.)

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