Bill · H.R. 2883· House(119-HR-2883)
NO TIME TO Waste Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Chellie Pingree
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "NO TIME TO Waste Act", directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to reduce food loss and waste. It establishes an Office of Food Loss and Waste within the Department of Agriculture, promotes collaboration between agencies, and creates grant programs for states, tribes, and local governments. The goal is to reduce food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030.
Yes· 3 of 26
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Food recovery and distribution infrastructure support directly helps low-income households access food.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
By reducing food waste, the bill helps reduce methane emissions from landfills, a potent greenhouse gas.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
Reducing food waste and loss will reduce the amount of resources used for food production, leading to better environmental protection.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Grant program to support local food loss and waste policies (Sec. 3(d)): Municipal, local, state, and tribal governments can receive grants to collect data on existing food loss and waste policies. This can lead to more effective local programs, and a reduction in wasted food.
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Food Recovery and Distribution Infrastructure Support (Sec. 4(b)): Block grants will be awarded to States and Indian Tribes to develop and support food recovery infrastructure and innovative food distribution models. This can help get more food to people who need it by addressing gaps in infrastructure like storage and transportation.
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Public Awareness Campaign (Sec. 8): The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall initiate a national food waste education and public awareness campaign. This will help educate people on how to reduce food waste in their own homes and communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill text does not explicitly describe any potential negative impacts for people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For Children+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Rural Development+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia