Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

House Bill

H.R. 1840

119th Congress

Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chellie Pingree

Representative

Democratic

ME-1

Cosponsors

49

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Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

The Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 aims to reduce carbon emissions from the agriculture sector by 2040. It expands USDA programs for research, conservation, and renewable energy to help farmers adapt to and mitigate climate change. The bill also addresses food waste by standardizing expiration labels and supporting composting and waste reduction efforts.

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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorChellie Pingree (D-ME)

Introduced6/5/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act

The Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 aims to reduce carbon emissions from the agriculture sector by 2040. It expands USDA programs for research, conservation, and renewable energy to help farmers adapt to and mitigate climate change. The bill also addresses

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The Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 aims to reduce carbon emissions from the agriculture sector by 2040. It expands USDA programs for research, conservation, and renewable energy to help farmers adapt to and mitigate climate change. The bill also addresses food waste by standardizing expiration labels and supporting composting and waste reduction efforts.

Bill Number: 1840
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Title: Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
Bill Number: 1840
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Summary: The Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 aims to reduce carbon emissions from the agriculture sector by 2040. It expands USDA programs for research, conservation, and renewable energy to help farmers adapt to and mitigate climate change. The bill also addresses food waste by standardizing expiration l

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 aims to reduce carbon emissions from the agriculture sector by 2040. It expands USDA programs for research, conservation, and renewable energy to help farmers adapt to and mitigate climate change. The bill also addresses food waste by standardizing expiration labels and supporting composting and waste reduction efforts.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 This bill establishes, expands, and revises multiple programs and activities of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) primarily to reduce carbon emissions from the agriculture sector. Specifically, USDA must finalize and implement a plan to achieve net-zero emissions from the sector by 2040. USDA must periodically review and revise the plan, as necessary, and annually report on its implementation. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of various USDA research, extension, and education programs; conservation programs; and livestock programs to incorporate climate change adaptation and mitigation. Expanded activities include efforts to improve soil health and preserve farmland and grassland. Further, the bill changes programs that support renewable energy in rural areas to address carbon emissions in the agriculture sector. Among these changes, the bill provides statutory authority for the AgSTAR program for reducing methane emissions from livestock waste and requires the program to be moved from the Environmental Protection Agency to USDA. The bill also addresses food waste, for example, by (1) standardizing the voluntary labels used by food producers to indicate the date by which food should be used or discarded, and (2) making composting activities eligible for support through USDA conservation programs. Moreover, the bill establishes grants to reduce and prevent food waste in landfills and in schools.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires USDA to create a plan to achieve net-zero emissions from the agriculture sector by 2040, with annual progress reports.
Expands USDA programs for climate-related research, conservation, and renewable energy on farms to promote soil health, preserve farmland, and reduce methane emissions.
Standardizes expiration date labels on food products and makes composting eligible for USDA conservation program support.
Establishes grants to reduce and prevent food waste in landfills and schools.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact farmers, food producers, and consumers by providing more resources and incentives to adopt sustainable practices and reduce food waste. It could lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions, healthier soils, and less food ending up in landfills. However, the costs and logistics of implementing these changes may be challenging for some agricultural businesses.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1840, 119th Congress (2025). "Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1840

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