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Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021
Legislative Progress
Introduced
November 30, 2021
Latest Action
November 30, 2021
Primary Sponsor
Richard BlumenthalDemocratic(CT)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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vs 5,357 other S bills in the 117th — cohort avg 38d
Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021 This bill expands liability protections for the donation of food and grocery products. Specifically, the bill expands the liability protections to include donations of an apparently fit grocery product or apparently wholesome food for which the recipient is charged a good Samaritan reduced price that is no greater than the cost of handling, administering, and distributing the food or product; or that is donated directly to a needy individual by a retail grocer, wholesaler, agricultural producer, restaurant, caterer, school food authority, or institution of higher education. The Department of Agriculture must issue regulations that clarify the quality and labeling standards that food products donated under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act must meet to be eligible for liability protection.
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Filing registrants (6)
2023 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 3519: HOT FOODS ACT OF 2023; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL PUBLIC LAW NO 117-362: FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT (S. 3281 117TH CONGRESS); IMPLEMENTATION OF ACT GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE ALLOWANCE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS TO BE USED FOR HOT AND PREPARED FOODS, IMPROVING SNAP'S ONLINE PURCHASING PILOT PROGRAM, WAIVING DELIVERY FEES, AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF SNAP'S RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 6251: FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 8450: HEALTHY MEALS, HEALTHY KIDS ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT S 3281: FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 5329: A BILL TO AMEND THE BILL EMERSON GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD DONATION ACT TO IMPROVE THE PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ONLINE DELIVERY, SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EDUCATION (SNAP-ED), AND WAIVER OF DELIVERY FEES GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE SNAP GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING DAIRY POLICY AND DAIRY RECOVERY GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING REPLENISHMENT OF THE RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: the Farm Bill and its conservation measures, soil health, sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, food loss and waste, and sustainable diets. Other Specific Activities: 2023 Farm bill (not yet introduced) - support strong provisions related to conservation Zero Food Waste Act (S.2389/H.R.4444) - support Food Date Labeling Act of 2021 (S. 3324/H.R. 6167) - support Food Donation Improvement Act (H.R.6251/S.3281) - support
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report; Issues related to food waste and food recovery; Trade issues related to supply chain and imports; Issues related to packaging and labeling; Issues pertaining to food safety and leafy green food safety; Issues related to the regulation of topical products containing CBD oils and hemp derived products following the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill; H.R.748 - CARES Act; monitoring the Paycheck Protection Program for impact on suppliers and small business partners and Section 7(a) loans for impact to suppliers and small business partners; H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, including issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the expansion of benefits, WIC programs, vaccine programs and partnerships, multiemployer pensions, unemployment insurance, direct payments; S.578 - FASTER Act of 2021; S.3281, H.R.6251 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Issues related to food supply chain; H.R.6251/S.3281 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R.6251 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021: All provisions. S.3281 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021: All provisions.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 6251: FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 8450: HEALTHY MEALS, HEALTHY KIDS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3281: FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ONLINE DELIVERY AND WAIVER OF DELIVERY FEES GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE WHITE HOUSE HUNGER CONFERENCE AND GRUBHUB'S POTENTIAL INVOLVEMENT GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING ONLINE ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (EBT) PROCESSING
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: the Farm Bill and its conservation measures, soil health, sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, food loss and waste, and sustainable diets. Other Specific Activities: 2023 Farm bill (not yet introduced) - support strong provisions related to conservation Zero Food Waste Act (S.2389/H.R.4444) - support Food Date Labeling Act of 2021 (S. 3324/H.R. 6167) - support Food Donation Improvement Act (H.R.6251/S.3281) - support
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report; Issues related to food waste and food recovery; Trade issues related to supply chain and imports; Issues related to packaging and labeling; Issues pertaining to food safety and leafy green food safety; Issues related to the regulation of topical products containing CBD oils and hemp derived products following the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill; H.R.748 - CARES Act; monitoring the Paycheck Protection Program for impact on suppliers and small business partners and Section 7(a) loans for impact to suppliers and small business partners; H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, including issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the expansion of benefits, WIC programs, vaccine programs and partnerships, multiemployer pensions, unemployment insurance, direct payments; S.578 - FASTER Act of 2021; S.3281, H.R.6251 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report; Issues related to food waste and food recovery; Trade issues related to supply chain and imports; Issues related to packaging and labeling; Issues pertaining to food safety and leafy green food safety; Issues related to the regulation of topical products containing CBD oils and hemp derived products following the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill; H.R.748 - CARES Act; monitoring the Paycheck Protection Program for impact on suppliers and small business partners and Section 7(a) loans for impact to suppliers and small business partners; H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, including issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the expansion of benefits, WIC programs, vaccine programs and partnerships, multiemployer pensions, unemployment insurance, direct payments; S.578 - FASTER Act of 2021; S.3281, H.R.6251 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 6251: FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021: ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3281: FOOD DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021: ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFIT AND PARTICIPANT EXPANSION GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN'S, INFANT'S AND CHILDREN (WIC) BENEFIT AND PARTICIPATION EXPANSION
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report; Issues related to food waste and food recovery; Trade issues related to supply chain and imports; Issues related to packaging and labeling; Issues pertaining to food safety and leafy green food safety; Issues related to the regulation of topical products containing CBD oils and hemp derived products following the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill; H.R.748 - CARES Act; monitoring the Paycheck Protection Program for impact on suppliers and small business partners and Section 7(a) loans for impact to suppliers and small business partners; H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, including issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the expansion of benefits, WIC programs, vaccine programs and partnerships, multiemployer pensions, unemployment insurance, direct payments; S.578 - FASTER Act of 2021; S.3281, H.R.6251 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Donation Improvement Act (HR 6251; S 3281) Food waste regarding composting and research (no bill number)
Client expense: $233,239 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report; Issues related to food waste and food recovery; Trade issues related to supply chain and imports; Issues related to packaging and labeling; Issues pertaining to food safety and leafy green food safety; Issues related to the regulation of topical products containing CBD oils and hemp derived products following the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill; H.R.748 - CARES Act; monitoring the Paycheck Protection Program for impact on suppliers and small business partners and Section 7(a) loans for impact to suppliers and small business partners; H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, including issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the expansion of benefits, WIC programs, vaccine programs and partnerships, multiemployer pensions, unemployment insurance, direct payments; S.578 - FASTER Act of 2021; S.3281, H.R.6251 - Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Date Labeling Act (HR 6167; S. 3324); The Food Donation Improvement Act (HR 6251; S. 3281) regarding food waste
Client expense: $268,930 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |