Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act

Bill 119 HR 2473, also known as the Food Desert Tax Credit and Grant Program Act, aims to address the issue of food deserts in the United States. Food deserts are areas where residents have limited access to affordable and nutritious food options, often leading to poor health outcomes.

The bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new tax credit and grant program. This program is designed to incentivize investment in food deserts, with the goal of increasing access to healthy nutrition options for residents in these underserved communities.

Under the proposed legislation, businesses and organizations that invest in food desert areas would be eligible for a tax credit. This tax credit would serve as a financial incentive for businesses to establish grocery stores, farmers markets, or other food retail outlets in these areas. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for grants to support initiatives that promote healthy eating and nutrition education in food deserts. These grants would be awarded to organizations that work to improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and other nutritious foods in underserved communities. Overall, the Food Desert Tax Credit and Grant Program Act seeks to stimulate investment in food deserts and increase access to healthy food options for residents in these areas. By addressing the issue of food deserts, the bill aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals living in underserved communities across the United States.