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US HR778
Resolution
Status
9/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
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Expresses House support for recognizing September 29, 2025, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste"
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Acknowledges that global food waste exceeds $1 trillion annually, representing nearly 40% of all food produced, while 783 million people face hunger worldwide
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Notes food waste accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with methane from landfill decomposition having 86 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide over 20 years
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References U.S. commitment to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030 under the June 2024 "National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics"
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Acknowledges the importance of implementing food waste prevention methods to reduce emissions, lower food insecurity, and save money for households and businesses
Legislative Description
Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2025, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste".
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
9/30/2025