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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 28, 2017
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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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · D–IL
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6229)
Introduced in Senate
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