Bills · HR 848
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 848Environmental Protection
Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act
INTRO JAN 31· LAST ACTION JAN 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide consumers with clearer information about the environmental footprint of the food they buy, specifically related to greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, it can be difficult for shoppers to understand the climate impact of different food products. If this bill becomes law, and companies choose to participate, it would offer a standardized way to compare products, potentially encouraging more environmentally conscious purchasing decisions.
If the bill passes, it could push food companies to become more transparent about their supply chains and production methods, and potentially incentivize them to reduce their emissions to achieve better label scores. If it doesn't pass, consumers will likely continue to rely on a patchwork of less standardized or less accessible information, and companies might not face the same pressure or incentive to measure and disclose their climate impacts on food products.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must create a program for food companies to voluntarily add a "climate label" to their products.
This establishes a federal program to provide climate-related information on food, which doesn't currently exist in a standardized way.
PROVISION 02
The label will show two numerical summaries of total greenhouse gas emissions throughout the food's entire life cycle, from ingredients to disposal.
This gives consumers a quantifiable, standardized metric to compare the climate impact of different food items.
PROVISION 03
Companies must apply to the EPA to use the label and demonstrate they will follow the program's requirements.
This ensures that only companies adhering to specified standards can use the label, aiming for accuracy and trustworthiness.
PROVISION 04
The label must include a QR code (or similar) that provides electronic access to more detailed information about the product's emissions.
This allows interested consumers to delve deeper into the data beyond what's on the physical label, promoting transparency.
PROVISION 05
The EPA will establish clear standards and methods for how the emissions data is collected, analyzed, and verified, considering international standards and industry practices.
This is crucial for ensuring the consistency, reliability, and scientific basis of the information displayed on the climate label.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 31
Introduced in House
JAN 31
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 848
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Last actionJan 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025
House BillHR 848Environmental Protection
Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act
INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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