NO TIME TO Waste Act

S 2889, the NO TIME TO Waste Act, establishes an Office of Food Loss and Waste within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate national efforts to reduce food loss and waste. The bill creates grant programs for state, local, and Tribal governments to collect data on food waste reduction policies and requires federal contractors to report on their food waste prevention efforts. It also mandates annual reports to Congress on progress toward a 50% reduction in food loss and waste by 2030, while funding a national education campaign to teach consumers about food preservation, safety, and composting. The legislation promotes public-private partnerships and regional coordination to improve food recovery infrastructure and support food recovery organizations. The bill authorizes $1.5 million annually for the Office and additional funding for related programs through 2028.