Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act

House Bill

H.R. 848

119th Congress

Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a voluntary labeling program that allows food companies to display climate information on their products. The label would show greenhouse gas emissions from the food's entire lifecycle, from growing ingredients through disposal, helping consumers understand the environmental impact of their food choices.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

SponsorDan Newhouse (R-WA)

Introduced1/31/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a voluntary labeling program that allows food companies to display climate information on their products. The label would show greenhouse gas emissions from the food's entire lifecycle, from growi

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This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a voluntary labeling program that allows food companies to display climate information on their products. The label would show greenhouse gas emissions from the food's entire lifecycle, from growing ingredients through disposal, helping consumers understand the environmental impact of their food choices.

Bill Number: 848
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Introduced: 1/31/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act
Bill Number: 848
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/31/2025
Summary: This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a voluntary labeling program that allows food companies to display climate information on their products. The label would show greenhouse gas emissions from the food's entire lifecycle, from growing ingredients through disposal, helping

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a voluntary labeling program that allows food companies to display climate information on their products. The label would show greenhouse gas emissions from the food's entire lifecycle, from growing ingredients through disposal, helping consumers understand the environmental impact of their food choices.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The EPA would create a voluntary program where food companies can apply to use a standardized climate label on their products.
The label would display two numbers: one showing emissions from production and distribution, and another showing emissions from storage, retail, consumer use, and disposal.
Companies would need EPA approval before using the label, but approval would be based on whether they follow program requirements, not on how environmentally friendly their products are.
The label would include a QR code allowing shoppers to access detailed climate information at the point of sale.
The EPA would work with the Department of Agriculture, Federal Trade Commission, and food industry representatives to design the label's appearance and verification methods.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect food manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers who choose to participate in the voluntary program. Consumers would gain access to standardized information about the climate impact of food products, potentially influencing purchasing decisions. The program does not require any company to participate or mandate changes to food production practices.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

848, 119th Congress (2025). "Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-848

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