Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-30T12:33:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4485 Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/30/2025, 12:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4485

H.R. 4485, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 17, 2025, aims to create an advisory panel tasked with examining the creation of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products and addressing other related matters.

Congressional Summary of HR 4485

Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act

This bill establishes an advisory panel to study and submit a report to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congress on the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The USDA-appointed advisory panel must include representatives who are scientists (including experts on climate science and nutrition science) and representatives from environmental advocacy organizations, industry, and federal agencies.

The panel's report must include recommendations regarding the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products that (1) moves agricultural producers toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis, and (2) uses market-based approaches that allow for greater consumer choice and education.

USDA may not issue any related regulations or guidance (or otherwise certify or advertise any agricultural product as climate-friendly) before the report is submitted to Congress.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4485

Bill HR 4485 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4485 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4485's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of July 17, 2025