HR7144Referred to Committee

Food Rescue Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-16
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 96.3% (534 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000486

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-01-16

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The Food Rescue Act would likely make it easier for farmers, restaurants, and grocery stores to donate food that's still safe to eat but can't be sold, by reducing their legal liability if someone gets sick from the donated food. The bill aims to reduce food waste while helping food banks and charities feed hungry people in their communities. It would affect food businesses, nonprofits that distribute food, and people who rely on food assistance programs.

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Subjects

Agriculture and Food
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