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HR 2343 113th Congress House Agriculture and Food Business investment and capital Food assistance and relief Food industry and services Government lending and loan guarantees Minority and disadvantaged businesses Poverty and welfare assistance Public-private cooperation Retail and wholesale trades Women in business

Healthy Food Financing Initiative

Introduced: June 12, 2013 See on congress.gov
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Jun 25, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Jun 12, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 12, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Healthy Food Financing Initiative - Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas, create and preserve quality jobs, and revitalize low-income communities by providing loans and grants to eligible fresh food retailers to overcome the higher costs and initial entry barriers in underserved areas.

Provides that funds shall be used to: (1) create revolving loan pools of capital and provide grants to finance eligible projects or partnerships, and (2) provide technical assistance and limited administrative expenses.

Requires projects to accept SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) benefits.

What's happening now June 25, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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Fudge, Marcia
· Jun 12, 2013
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jun 12, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2343: Healthy Food Financing Initiative. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2343/
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