HR. 484In Committee

Food Deserts Act

What this bill does

Establishes a Department of Agriculture grant program for state revolving loan funds to expand grocery stores in underserved communities with limited access to healthy food

Key points
  • Establish grant program
  • Require state revolving loans
  • Direct priority for certain applicants
  • Limit loans to qualifying grocery stores

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

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