US SR271 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-09-28 - Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6229)
Pending: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week. Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including: raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects; encouraging growth of community gardens; and supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.

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Title

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-09-28SenateReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6229)

Same As/Similar To

HR546 (Same As) 2017-09-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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