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This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential impacts of public grocery stores, which are stores directly owned or operated by government entities at the federal, state, or local levels. The study, to be completed within 180 days of enactment, will examine various aspects including competitive impacts on private grocery stores of different sizes, farmers, food banks, wholesale food prices, and food supply chains. The FTC will analyze how public grocery stores might affect consumer access to food, particularly in food deserts (areas with limited access to supermarkets), and investigate potential competitive advantages these stores might have, such as subsidies or tax exemptions. The study will also explore long-term market impacts, including potential barriers for private entities entering or exiting the grocery sector, and any concerns about unfair competition or market distortion. The FTC will use existing data from various sources like agricultural agencies, industry reports, and economic development records. Within one year after completing the study, the FTC will submit a report to Congress with study results and recommendations for administrative and legislative actions. By conducting this research, the bill aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential consequences of government-owned grocery stores on the U.S. food retail ecosystem.

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