HR 9281
Food Deserts Act
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Bill overview
The Food Deserts Act aims to improve access to healthy food in underserved communities by providing grants to states. These grants will be used to establish revolving funds that offer loans to grocery stores operating in areas with limited access to affordable, healthy food, high rates of hunger or food insecurity, or high poverty rates. States must prioritize loan applications that support local food sourcing, affordable prices, and create jobs within the community, while also ensuring the grocery stores meet specific operational requirements.
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Barbara Lee
Donald M., Jr. Payne
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