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title: "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week."
identifier: "114-HRES-872"
congress: 114
bill_number: 872
bill_type: "HRES"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/hres/872"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/872"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T11:54:19.672Z"
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Whereas countless American families live with hunger every day;Whereas countless American families do not have access to fresh produce in their neighborhoods;Whereas community gardens conserve limited resources and promote sustainability;Whereas community gardens provide an important and nutritious source of fresh produce donations for local food pantries and social service agencies;Whereas community gardens enable individuals to gain control over the quality, variety, and cost of their food supply;Whereas community gardening encourages Americans of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to work together, foster a better sense of community, and improve the quality of their lives;Whereas community-based youth and school gardening programs encourage personal self-esteem and a healthy attitude toward learning;Whereas community gardening and greening projects provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development;Whereas community gardens reduce city heat and preserve open spaces for both present and future generations;Whereas community gardens and other green spaces provide a more livable environment in American municipalities and present a positive local image to a community's residents and visitors;Whereas community gardens help provide local food banks with fresh produce for those in need; andWhereas the second week in September is an appropriate week to designate as National Community Gardening Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including—
  - (1) raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture;
  - (2) improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects;
  - (3) encouraging further growth of community gardens and other opportunities that increase food self-reliance, improve fitness, contribute to a cleaner environment, and enhance community development; and
  - (4) supporting cooperative efforts among Federal, State, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase their accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.