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Zero Food Waste Act: Grants to Reduce Food Waste by 2030

This act establishes a grant program aimed at reducing food waste by 50% by 2030. Citizens can expect less waste in landfills and potentially more efficient use of food resources. The program supports local initiatives focused on prevention, rescue, and recycling of food.
Key points
Government grants for projects that reduce food waste, available to local governments, non-profit organizations, and partnerships.
Support for activities such as studying food waste generation, developing reduction plans, collecting data, and implementing policies that discourage waste.
Prioritization of applications from low-income communities, communities of color, and Tribal communities disproportionately affected by environmental issues.
Requirement for reporting on grant effectiveness to ensure transparency and track progress in food waste reduction.
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Print number: 118_HR_652
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Zero Food Waste Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_652.

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 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government grants for projects that reduce food waste, available to local governments, non-profit organizations, and partnerships.
  • Support for activities such as studying food waste generation, developing reduction plans, collecting data, and implementing policies that discourage waste.
  • Prioritization of applications from low-income communities, communities of color, and Tribal communities disproportionately affected by environmental issues.
  • Requirement for reporting on grant effectiveness to ensure transparency and track progress in food waste reduction.
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 Health.

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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