Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2025, as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Lawler (for himself, Ms. Pingree, Mr. LaLota, Ms. Norton, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 29, 2025 as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste." It is a non-binding statement highlighting the global problem of food waste and acknowledging the importance of food waste prevention methods.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and sustainability organizations benefit from increased visibility and policy attention to food waste issues. The resolution could strengthen their advocacy efforts by providing official congressional recognition of the issue.
Food recovery and redistribution nonprofits (like food banks) may see increased public awareness that could lead to more donations and support for their programs.
The general public benefits indirectly, as reducing food waste could lower grocery costs for households and reduce hunger by improving food distribution.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No parties face direct burdens. As a non-binding resolution, this bill creates no new requirements, regulations, or costs for any entity. It is purely symbolic and expresses congressional support without mandating any action.
Key Provisions
- Expresses support for recognizing September 29, 2025 as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
- Acknowledges the importance of implementing food waste prevention methods
- References that global food waste exceeds $1 trillion annually (nearly 40% of all food produced)
- Notes that food waste accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions
- Cites the U.S. commitment to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030 under the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste (June 2024)
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
This bill expresses support for recognizing September 29, 2025 as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Policy Domains
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