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COMPOST Act

USA119th CongressHR-3272| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2025
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the designation of composting as a federal conservation practice and activity, amending the Food Security Act of 1985 to officially recognize its importance for sustainable agriculture. It provides a comprehensive definition of composting, including the production of compost from organic waste generated on a farm or brought from nearby communities, with the goal of improving water retention and soil health. The legislation integrates these composting practices into key existing agricultural conservation initiatives, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) . Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a specific composting practice standard, ensuring consistent implementation and facilitating technical assistance for farmers nationwide.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4443
COMPOST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-651
COMPOST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6023
COMPOST Act
May 8, 2025
Introduced in House
May 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4443
    COMPOST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-651
    COMPOST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6023
    COMPOST Act


  • May 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

COMPOST Act

USA119th CongressHR-3272| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2025
This bill mandates the designation of composting as a federal conservation practice and activity, amending the Food Security Act of 1985 to officially recognize its importance for sustainable agriculture. It provides a comprehensive definition of composting, including the production of compost from organic waste generated on a farm or brought from nearby communities, with the goal of improving water retention and soil health. The legislation integrates these composting practices into key existing agricultural conservation initiatives, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) . Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a specific composting practice standard, ensuring consistent implementation and facilitating technical assistance for farmers nationwide.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4443
COMPOST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-651
COMPOST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6023
COMPOST Act
May 8, 2025
Introduced in House
May 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4443
    COMPOST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-651
    COMPOST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6023
    COMPOST Act


  • May 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted