Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1670: RESCUER initiative; recognize importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts; encourage counties to explore voluntary resource recovery programs
Status: Failed, March 25, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and encouraging counties and municipal corporations in this state to explore voluntary resource recovery programs utilizing digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and encouraging counties and municipal corporations in this state to explore voluntary resource recovery programs utilizing digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and encouraging counties and municipal corporations in this state to explore voluntary resource recovery programs utilizing digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, communities across Georgia regularly discard edible food while individuals and families within those same communities may experience food insecurity; and WHEREAS, the concept known as the Georgia Resource Exchange and Sharing for Community Uplift and Emergency Resilience (RESCUER) initiative promotes voluntary community based sharing of edible food through digital platforms that connect local residents, food banks, restaurants, grocery stores, and other retailers within a local community; and WHEREAS, voluntary food recovery efforts can reduce food waste while expanding access to edible food within local communities; and H. R. 1670 LC 61 0472 WHEREAS, many communities have expressed interest in voluntary programs that connect local residents, food banks, restaurants, grocery stores, and other retailers to facilitate food sharing; and WHEREAS, digital platforms can assist communities in organizing voluntary food sharing programs while allowing participation to be limited to members of a local community; and WHEREAS, voluntary coordination among community members can strengthen local resilience, reduce unnecessary food waste, and support efforts to address hunger within local communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE …
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D) · primary sponsor
- Jones, Todd (R, 25)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, 95)
- Brian Prince (D, 132)
- Long Tran (D, 80)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1670?
- HR1670 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): RESCUER initiative; recognize importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts; encourage counties to explore voluntary resource recovery programs.
- What does HR1670 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and encouraging counties and municipal corporations in this state to explore voluntary resource recovery programs utilizing digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1670?
- Failed as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1670?
- Segun Adeyina (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1670?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74048
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