HB1509
Type: B Origin: House USA Comments: 0

Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act Of 2023

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The Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to renew and strengthen the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) program. The bill seeks to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communities by providing financial assistance for the development and expansion of grocery stores, farmers markets, and other food retail outlets. Key provisions include increasing funding for HFFI, expanding eligibility criteria for grant recipients, and promoting partnerships between public and private entities to address food deserts. This reauthorization is expected to have a positive impact on public health by addressing issues related to food insecurity and promoting healthier eating habits in low-income areas.

Bill Activity

  • 2023-03-09: Introduced in House

  • 2023-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  • 2023-04-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

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