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Mandatory Funding Reauthorization for Healthy Food Access Program.

This bill secures mandatory and increasing federal funding for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), which supports the creation of healthy food outlets in underserved areas. This program helps residents in 'food deserts' gain better access to fresh and affordable produce. Funding is set to increase from $25 million in 2024 to $50 million annually starting in 2028.
Key points
The program supporting access to healthy food receives guaranteed, mandatory funding from federal resources.
Funding will increase incrementally, starting at $25 million in fiscal year 2024 and reaching $50 million annually from 2028 onwards.
Stable resources are intended to help establish new grocery stores and other sources of healthy food in communities lacking adequate access.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_760
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_760.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The program supporting access to healthy food receives guaranteed, mandatory funding from federal resources.
  • Funding will increase incrementally, starting at $25 million in fiscal year 2024 and reaching $50 million annually from 2028 onwards.
  • Stable resources are intended to help establish new grocery stores and other sources of healthy food in communities lacking adequate access.
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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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