HB764

Providing for the Fresh Food Financing Initiative; establishing the Fresh Food Financing Initiative Restricted Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.

Chamber Passed·4/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB764 establishes the Fresh Food Financing Initiative to provide grants for grocery stores and farmers' markets in underserved.

HB764 creates the Fresh Food Financing Initiative in Pennsylvania to enhance local food systems and market opportunities for farmers. The initiative provides grants for the construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of grocery stores, farmers' markets, and retail food establishments in low-income or moderate-income communities. Priority is given to projects in BIPOC communities and USDA-designated food deserts. The Department of Agriculture administers the program, which may collaborate with the Department of Community and Economic Development.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 112–91 · Apr 9, 2025
Current
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

10:30 AM

Agriculture And Rural Affairs (h) Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Apr 9, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 9, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (112-91)