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HRES 691 113th Congress House

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.

Introduced: July 25, 2014 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Agricultural practices and innovationsCommemorative events and holidaysFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetables
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This resolution expired with the 113th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 25, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 25, 2014
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 Latest action July 25, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month, including raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects; encouraging growth of community gardens; and supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 5
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 31, 2014
Vela, Filemon
· Jul 31, 2014
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 25, 2014
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 25, 2014
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 25, 2014
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jul 25, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 691: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-691/
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"H. Res. 691: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-691/.
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