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- H.R.3104
H.R.3104: Food Deserts Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - June 29, 2017
Bill Summary
Food Deserts Act of 2017 This bill establishes a Department of Agriculture program to provide grants to states for revolving funds to support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities. An underserved community is a community that has: (1) limited access to affordable, healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in grocery retail stores or farmer-to-consumer direct markets; and (2) a high rate of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by André Carson (D-Ind.) |