H.R. 4443 · 117th Congress
COMPOST Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Julia Brownley
- Introduced
- 2021-07-16
- Latest action
- 2021-08-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Summary
Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act or the COMPOST Act
This bill makes composting a conservation practice for purposes of Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. The bill also requires USDA to establish a competitive program to award grants and loan guarantees for projects that expand access to food waste composting.