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COMPOST Act
12/31/2022, 5:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4443
The COMPOST Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4443, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to promote and support composting initiatives across the country. The bill seeks to establish a grant program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide funding for state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to develop and expand composting infrastructure.
The COMPOST Act also includes provisions to increase public awareness and education about the benefits of composting, as well as to incentivize businesses and individuals to participate in composting programs. Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national composting strategy to guide and coordinate efforts to reduce food waste and promote sustainable waste management practices.
Overall, the COMPOST Act is designed to address the environmental and economic benefits of composting, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and diverting organic waste from landfills. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in composting infrastructure and education will help create jobs, protect the environment, and promote a more sustainable future for the United States.
The COMPOST Act also includes provisions to increase public awareness and education about the benefits of composting, as well as to incentivize businesses and individuals to participate in composting programs. Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national composting strategy to guide and coordinate efforts to reduce food waste and promote sustainable waste management practices.
Overall, the COMPOST Act is designed to address the environmental and economic benefits of composting, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and diverting organic waste from landfills. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in composting infrastructure and education will help create jobs, protect the environment, and promote a more sustainable future for the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 4443
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4443
Bill HR 4443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4443 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4443's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. as of August 11, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4443
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
36Democrat Cosponsors
36Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4443
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4443
To require the designation of composting as a conservation practice and activity, and to provide grants and loan guarantees for composting facilities and programs, and for other purposes.
COMPOST Act
COMPOST Act
Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4443
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