United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2343 — Healthy Food Financing Initiative

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

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.

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Action History

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2343 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 2343?
HR 2343 is sponsored by Allyson Schwartz (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 2343?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2343?
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