H.R. 1230 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Food Deserts Act
H.R. 1230 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 28, 2023, sponsored by André Carson with 78 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Food Deserts Act This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Agriculture to reduce food deserts. Under the program, grants are provided to states for revolving funds that support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
André Carson (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (Mar 22, 2023)
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- S. 176: Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023
- H.R. 253: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
- H.R. 530: A–PLUS Act
- H.R. 662: Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023
- H.R. 809: Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act
- H.R. 1147: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
- H.R. 1437: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023
- H.R. 1450: Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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