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H.R.8531: Food Deserts Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 6, 2020
- Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 6, 2020
Bill Summary
Food Deserts Act of 2020 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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 3, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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Oct. 6, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Oct. 6, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by André Carson (D-Ind.) |