What does Preamble of Zero Food Waste Act do?

This bill aims to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants. The grants are intended to reduce the quantity of food waste.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Zero Food Waste Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Zero Food Waste Act.

What does FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANTS. of Zero Food Waste Act do?

This section establishes a program to award competitive grants for food waste reduction activities. Eligible entities for these grants include states, local governments, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and partnerships of these entities. The program aims to reduce the quantity of food waste by 50 percent by 2035, relative to 2015 levels. Grants may be awarded for studying food waste generation, developing food waste management plans, collecting data, and publishing reports. Grants can also support food waste reduction projects, including implementing differential pricing policies and restrictions on disposal. Nonprofit organizations applying for grants must include a letter of support from a relevant government entity or another nonprofit. The Administrator prioritizes grants for diverse locations, entities with existing food waste reduction programs, and communities disproportionately affected by environmental or health issues. For anaerobic digestion projects, applicants must submit a plan for end-product recycling and limit animal waste usage. Recipients of grants must report on the results of their use of the grant.

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Zero Food Waste Act

Last updated: 12/11/2025 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Cory Booker (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program to fund projects and initiatives aimed at reducing food waste across the United States.
Eligible grant recipients include states, local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations, with a goal of reducing food waste by 50% by 2035.
Grant funding can support activities like data collection, plan development, and the implementation of food waste reduction strategies, prioritizing diverse locations and communities facing environmental or health challenges.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6684(In Committee)Official page

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