Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste".

This resolution (HRES 1528) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 29, 2024, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste." It does not create new laws or policies but acknowledges the significance of addressing food waste through existing efforts. The resolution highlights that food waste causes massive economic losses ($1 trillion annually), contributes to climate change (8-10% of global GHG emissions), and worsens global hunger - impacting billions. It aligns with the U.S. government's 2024 National Strategy to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030. The resolution solely aims to raise public awareness on this issue without imposing new requirements.