Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act

House Bill

H.R. 5583

119th Congress

Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Brownley

Representative

Democratic

CA-26

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would create an advisory panel to study and recommend a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture would be prohibited from issuing any related regulations or certifications until the panel submits its report to Congress.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

SponsorJulia Brownley (D-CA)

Introduced9/26/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act

This bill would create an advisory panel to study and recommend a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture would be prohibited from issuing any related regulations or certifications until the panel submits its rep

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This bill would create an advisory panel to study and recommend a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture would be prohibited from issuing any related regulations or certifications until the panel submits its report to Congress.

Bill Number: 5583
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Introduced: 9/26/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Title: Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act
Bill Number: 5583
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 9/26/2025
Summary: This bill would create an advisory panel to study and recommend a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture would be prohibited from issuing any related regulations or certifications until the panel submits its report to Congress.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create an advisory panel to study and recommend a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture would be prohibited from issuing any related regulations or certifications until the panel submits its report to Congress.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force ActThis bill establishes an advisory panel to study and submit a report to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congress on the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The USDA-appointed advisory panel must include representatives who are scientists (including experts on climate science and nutrition science) and representatives from environmental advocacy organizations, industry, and federal agencies.USDA may not issue any related regulations or guidance (or otherwise certify or advertise any agricultural product as climate-friendly) before the report is submitted to Congress.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes an advisory panel to study and develop a 'climate-friendly' certification for agricultural products
The panel must include representatives from science, environmental advocacy, industry, and government
The Department of Agriculture is prohibited from taking any action on climate-friendly certification until the panel submits its report to Congress

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect farmers, food producers, and consumers by potentially leading to the creation of a new climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. This could impact purchasing decisions and create market incentives for more sustainable farming practices.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Advisory bodies

Agricultural conservation and pollution

Agricultural practices and innovations

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Congressional oversight

Food industry and services

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Government information and archives

Land use and conservation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5583, 119th Congress (2025). "Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5583

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