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IL HR0212
Resolution
Status
1/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Butler
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to adopt a 2012 Farm Bill that supports and promotes development of local and regional food systems in Illinois
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Identifies growing consumer demand for locally and regionally-produced farm and food products as well as farmer and entrepreneur interest in meeting that demand
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Recognizes local and regional food economies as vital sources of employment and tools to address health issues including hunger, malnutrition, obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Paul Ryan, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and all Illinois Congressional Delegation members
Legislative Description
URGE CONGRESS - FARM BILL
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2019