Summary of Bill S 3146
Bill 118 s 3146, also known as the Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the issue of food waste in the country. The bill aims to reduce the amount of food that goes to waste by implementing various measures to promote food recovery and donation, as well as to improve food labeling and storage practices.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national goal to reduce food waste by 50% by the year 2030. In order to achieve this goal, the bill proposes the creation of a Food Loss and Waste Reduction Office within the Department of Agriculture, which would be responsible for coordinating efforts to reduce food waste across various sectors of the food supply chain.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to incentivize food donation by providing tax incentives to farmers, retailers, and food service providers who donate excess food to food banks and other charitable organizations. The bill also seeks to improve food labeling practices by standardizing date labeling on food products to reduce confusion and prevent unnecessary food waste.
Overall, the Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act aims to address the environmental, social, and economic impacts of food waste in the United States by promoting more sustainable and efficient food production and consumption practices.