Congress declares food waste awareness day—but takes no action
H.Res. 778 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2025, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste". · Filed by Michael Lawler (R-NY) · 8 cosponsors · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This resolution expresses House support for recognizing September 29, 2025, as an international day of awareness about food loss and waste. It does not create law or mandate action—it is a symbolic statement acknowledging the scale of global food waste ($1 trillion annually), its climate impact (8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions), and the U.S. commitment to halving food loss and waste by 2030.
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding House resolution designating a symbolic international day of awareness. It contains no legislative mechanism, appropriation, or regulatory change—only an expression of support for recognizing food waste awareness.
What the text implies
- The resolution references the June 2024 National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste, which may signal future legislative or regulatory action tied to that strategy, though this resolution itself does not mandate it.
- Bipartisan sponsorship (7 cosponsors across party lines) suggests food waste reduction has cross-party appeal, potentially laying groundwork for future substantive legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution raises public awareness of food waste, which affects food security, climate, and household budgets. It aligns with a stated U.S.