HR7144Referred to Committee
Food Rescue Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-01-16
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Ritchie Torres
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 96.3% (534 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/T000486
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (0)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.
Latest Action
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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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