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Major National Effort to Cut Food Waste and Boost Food Recovery.

This act establishes a new federal office and grant programs within the USDA dedicated to cutting national food loss and waste by 50% by 2030. It funds better infrastructure for food recovery organizations and launches a nationwide public awareness campaign to help consumers save money by reducing waste at home and understanding food labels. These changes aim to increase the amount of surplus food reaching those in need while helping households reduce their personal waste.
Key points
New funding will support local organizations in building better infrastructure (storage, refrigerated transport) to rescue surplus food, increasing the availability of recovered food for those in need.
A national education campaign will teach consumers how to distinguish between quality dates ("Best By") and safety dates, and provide tips on food storage and composting, helping households save money.
Federal contractors are now required, rather than encouraged, to donate excess food and report on their efforts to prevent and reduce waste in their operations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1395
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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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 119_S_1395.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New funding will support local organizations in building better infrastructure (storage, refrigerated transport) to rescue surplus food, increasing the availability of recovered food for those in need.
  • A national education campaign will teach consumers how to distinguish between quality dates ("Best By") and safety dates, and provide tips on food storage and composting, helping households save money.
  • Federal contractors are now required, rather than encouraged, to donate excess food and report on their efforts to prevent and reduce waste in their operations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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