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Support for Urban Agriculture and Community Food Security

This act aims to support farming in cities by protecting agricultural land, providing financial aid to small urban farm businesses, and increasing funds for community food projects. This can lead to better access to fresh food for city residents and support for local farmers.
Key points
A program to protect urban agricultural land from development with up to 75% federal funding for land rights purchase.
An assistance program for urban agriculture microentrepreneurs, offering loans and grants to start or expand businesses.
Increased funding for the Community Food Project Grant Program, supporting access to healthy food.
Specific support for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and areas with limited access to fresh food.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5173
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Process start date: 2021-09-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Urban Agriculture and Community Food Security Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5173.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A program to protect urban agricultural land from development with up to 75% federal funding for land rights purchase.
  • An assistance program for urban agriculture microentrepreneurs, offering loans and grants to start or expand businesses.
  • Increased funding for the Community Food Project Grant Program, supporting access to healthy food.
  • Specific support for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and areas with limited access to fresh food.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Agriculture Economy Environment