Zero Food Waste Act
Key claim: HR6684 would direct the EPA to establish a grant program enabling states, local governments, territorial and tribal governments, and nonprofits to study and reduce food waste.
Abstract
(HR6684 · 119th Congress) Zero Food Waste Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to study and reduce food waste. States, local governments, territorial governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations may apply for the grants. Latest action (2025-12-12): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Why this matters
Food waste represents a persistent inefficiency in the U.S. food system, affecting farm economics, consumer costs, and disposal-related environmental burdens. A dedicated EPA grant program would provide dedicated federal support for sub-federal and nonprofit actors to measure and reduce waste, potentially complementing existing USDA food recovery and donation efforts. The proposal’s incremental effect depends on funding levels and how grantees prioritize prevention, recovery, or recycling interventions.