Bill > HR3272

This bill, known as the COMPOST Act (Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act), seeks to officially recognize composting as a conservation practice and provide support for composting activities. The bill amends existing agricultural legislation to define composting broadly, including activities that produce compost from organic waste generated on farms or brought from nearby communities, with the goal of improving soil health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish regulations that classify composting as a conservation practice and activity, and to develop a specific practice standard for composting. The bill also expands existing conservation programs like the Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program to explicitly include composting practices, thereby potentially making farmers eligible for financial assistance and technical support related to composting. By doing so, the bill aims to encourage more sustainable agricultural practices that can help improve soil quality, water retention, and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3272/all-info