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Introduced
11/30/2021
11/30/2021
In Committee
11/30/2021
11/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to clarify and expand food donation, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021, amends the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to clarify and expand food donation. Key provisions include: defining a "good Samaritan reduced price" as a price not greater than the cost of handling, administering, and distributing the donated food; establishing that qualified direct donors (such as retailers, restaurants, and schools) are not subject to civil or criminal liability for donating in good faith to needy individuals; and requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations clarifying the quality and labeling standards for donated food products to be eligible for liability protection under the Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Mike Braun (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Pat Toomey (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 11/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3281/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3281/BILLS-117s3281is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3281/BILLS-117s3281is.pdf.pdf |
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