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- H.R.2343
H.R.2343: Healthy Food Financing Initiative
About This Bill
- Introduced June 12, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Healthy Food Financing Initiative - Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas, create and preserve quality jobs, and revitalize low-income communities by providing loans and grants to eligible fresh food retailers to overcome the higher costs and initial entry barriers in underserved areas....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
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| June 12, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| June 12, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.) |