COMPOST Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T00:10:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6023 COMPOST Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:10 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6023

Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act or the COMPOST Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue regulations that designate composting as a conservation practice and a conservation activity.

USDA must also issue regulations for determining whether a community is nearby for purposes of ensuring that bringing organic waste from the community to the farm to produce compost results in a net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6023

Bill HR 6023 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2020. Bill HR 6023 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2020. Bill HR 6023's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. as of March 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6023

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Environmental health

- Environmental regulatory procedures

- Farmland

- Solid waste and recycling

- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6023

COMPOST Act

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the designation of composting as a conservation practice and conservation activity, and for other purposes.

COMPOST Act

Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act