arrow_back Back to App

Food Deserts Act: New Grocery Stores for Underserved Communities

This act aims to improve access to healthy food in areas lacking grocery stores. It will facilitate the establishment of new stores offering fresh produce at affordable prices, making healthy living easier for residents and reducing travel costs to distant facilities.
Key points
The government will provide funds to states to create revolving funds, offering loans for opening and supporting grocery stores in areas with limited food access.
These stores must offer fresh fruits, vegetables, and staple foods at affordable prices, and prioritize hiring local residents.
The act includes technical assistance for new stores and prioritizes those promoting healthy diets and sourcing from local suppliers.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_484
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Food Deserts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_484.

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 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will provide funds to states to create revolving funds, offering loans for opening and supporting grocery stores in areas with limited food access.
  • These stores must offer fresh fruits, vegetables, and staple foods at affordable prices, and prioritize hiring local residents.
  • The act includes technical assistance for new stores and prioritizes those promoting healthy diets and sourcing from local suppliers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Carson, André [D-IN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Public Investments