HR. 484In Committee
Food Deserts Act
Establishes a USDA grant program that funds state revolving loans to open or sustain qualifying grocery stores in underserved food desert communities
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a USDA grant program that funds state revolving loans to open or sustain qualifying grocery stores in underserved food desert communities
Key points
- Establish USDA grant program
- Require grocery store criteria
- Direct state loan priorities
- Fund state revolving loans
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-14 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgricultural marketing and promotionAgriculture and FoodDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployee hiringFood assistance and reliefFruit and vegetablesGovernment lending and loan guarantees