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Climate-Friendly Food Labels: Study and Recommendations

This bill aims to study how to create special labels for agricultural products produced in a climate-friendly way. This is intended to help consumers choose products that are less harmful to the environment and support farmers using sustainable practices. Ultimately, it could influence what we buy and how agriculture impacts our planet.
Key points
An expert panel will be established to study the development of a "climate-friendly" label for food.
The label aims to help consumers make informed choices about products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A report with recommendations for such a certification will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available.
No official "climate-friendly" labels will be issued until the report is submitted.
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Print number: 118_HR_5583
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2023-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5583.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An expert panel will be established to study the development of a "climate-friendly" label for food.
  • The label aims to help consumers make informed choices about products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • A report with recommendations for such a certification will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available.
  • No official "climate-friendly" labels will be issued until the report is submitted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Agriculture Environment