H.R. 484 · 119th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Food Deserts Act
Addresses food access in underserved areas. AI-read
What it does
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Roll call votes
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What members said about it
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Genesee Street Save A Lot Closure is the Latest in a String of WNY Grocery Losses Hurting Neighborhoods Kennedy Urges the House to Pass the Food Deserts Act, the Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act, and the Healthy Food Financing…
“When a grocery store closes in a neighborhood like Schiller Park, for families with limited access to transportation, it can mean the difference between fresh food and processed food, and between affordable groceries and expensive, unhealthy options from a corner store.”
Latest action
Feb 14, 2025 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.