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Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act

USA119th CongressHR-4485| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal establishes an advisory panel tasked with studying and recommending the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The panel, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, will comprise diverse experts including scientists, environmental advocates, industry representatives, and officials from federal agencies like the USDA, EPA, and FDA. Its primary goal is to explore how a voluntary, market-based certification could drive agricultural producers towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and provide consumers with informed choices. Within one year of enactment, the panel must submit a report to Congress and the Secretary of Agriculture detailing its recommendations for this certification. This report will outline methods for measuring key environmental impacts, such as the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions , water usage, and land use effects of agricultural products. Furthermore, the bill imposes a moratorium , preventing the Secretary of Agriculture from issuing any related regulations or certifications until this comprehensive report has been submitted.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5583
Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5583
    Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act

USA119th CongressHR-4485| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This legislative proposal establishes an advisory panel tasked with studying and recommending the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The panel, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, will comprise diverse experts including scientists, environmental advocates, industry representatives, and officials from federal agencies like the USDA, EPA, and FDA. Its primary goal is to explore how a voluntary, market-based certification could drive agricultural producers towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and provide consumers with informed choices. Within one year of enactment, the panel must submit a report to Congress and the Secretary of Agriculture detailing its recommendations for this certification. This report will outline methods for measuring key environmental impacts, such as the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions , water usage, and land use effects of agricultural products. Furthermore, the bill imposes a moratorium , preventing the Secretary of Agriculture from issuing any related regulations or certifications until this comprehensive report has been submitted.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5583
Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5583
    Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted