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Agriculture Resilience Act: Climate Action, Soil Health, and Food Waste Reduction

This bill aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in US agriculture by 2040 by funding climate-friendly farming practices and soil health improvements. It also mandates standardized food date labels to help consumers reduce food waste and confusion.
Key points
Sets a goal for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector by 2040.
Standardizes food labels to 'Best If Used By' for quality and 'Use By' for safety to reduce waste.
Offers crop insurance premium discounts for farmers adopting risk-reducing soil health practices.
Increases funding for on-farm renewable energy, including agrivoltaics and anaerobic digesters.
Provides grants for composting and school food waste reduction programs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1507
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2025-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1507.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sets a goal for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector by 2040.
  • Standardizes food labels to 'Best If Used By' for quality and 'Use By' for safety to reduce waste.
  • Offers crop insurance premium discounts for farmers adopting risk-reducing soil health practices.
  • Increases funding for on-farm renewable energy, including agrivoltaics and anaerobic digesters.
  • Provides grants for composting and school food waste reduction programs.
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. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

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 2026-01-19.

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Agriculture Environment