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Food Waste Reduction Act: New Programs, Infrastructure, and Consumer Education.

This Act establishes a new Office within the USDA dedicated to cutting national food loss and waste by 50% by 2030. It authorizes grants to improve food recovery infrastructure, ensuring surplus food reaches communities in need more efficiently and enhancing food security. Crucially, it mandates a national education campaign to teach consumers practical skills like proper storage and understanding date labels, leading to potential household savings and reduced environmental impact.
Key points
Creation of the Office of Food Loss and Waste to coordinate research, data collection, and policy development aimed at reducing waste.
Funding for states and non-profits to build better infrastructure (storage, transport) for recovering and distributing surplus food.
Mandatory national education campaign to inform consumers about food preservation techniques and the difference between 'Best By' and 'Use By' dates.
Federal contractors are now required to report and actively reduce food waste generated under their contracts.
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Print number: 118_HR_5657
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NO TIME TO Waste Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5657.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the Office of Food Loss and Waste to coordinate research, data collection, and policy development aimed at reducing waste.
  • Funding for states and non-profits to build better infrastructure (storage, transport) for recovering and distributing surplus food.
  • Mandatory national education campaign to inform consumers about food preservation techniques and the difference between 'Best By' and 'Use By' dates.
  • Federal contractors are now required to report and actively reduce food waste generated under their contracts.
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. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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