Search Results: keywords:"fresh produce"

  • H. R. 9914 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the establishment of grocery stores in certain underserved areas.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,386

    H.R. 9914, known as the “Fresh Food Act,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for opening grocery stores in underserved areas. The bill introduces tax credits for businesses that employ individuals and sell fresh produce, meat, and dairy in these areas....

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9914, the "Fresh Food Act," is a plan to help more grocery stores open in places that don't have many, by giving money back to the owners through special tax breaks if they sell fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and milk. This means people in those areas can get healthier food more easily, and it can also create new jobs.

  • S. 5120 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the establishment of grocery stores in certain underserved areas.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,485

    S. 5120, also called the “Fresh Food Act,” proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code to offer tax incentives aimed at encouraging the establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas. The bill introduces tax credits for businesses that operate new grocery stores in...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Fresh Food Act" wants to help build grocery stores where people can't find fresh food, by giving them big savings on taxes to make it easier to pay for workers and fresh items like fruits and meats.