Increase access to fresh and healthy food options in underserved communities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Food Deserts Act?
The Food Deserts Act, known as H.R. 484, sits in the House Committee on Agriculture as of February 13, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill has seen no action since February 13, 2025, and historical data shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Food Deserts Act (H.R. 484 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1230 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1230 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
André Carson (D-IN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.