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Grants and Loans for Composting: Expanding Food Waste Recycling and Soil Health.

This law officially designates composting as a conservation practice in agriculture, making farmers eligible for federal support to improve soil health and water retention. Crucially, it establishes a $200 million annual grant and loan guarantee program to help communities, schools, and businesses build or expand food waste composting systems. This aims to increase citizens' access to easy, environmentally friendly food scrap disposal options.
Key points
Composting is designated as an official conservation practice, qualifying farmers for federal technical and financial assistance to improve their land.
New grants and loan guarantees (up to $5 million) are available for local governments, schools, nonprofits, and businesses to fund composting infrastructure and collection programs.
The funding prioritizes projects that increase capacity for processing food waste, especially in underserved areas, and support inclusive hiring practices.
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Print number: 118_S_179
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COMPOST Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_179.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Composting is designated as an official conservation practice, qualifying farmers for federal technical and financial assistance to improve their land.
  • New grants and loan guarantees (up to $5 million) are available for local governments, schools, nonprofits, and businesses to fund composting infrastructure and collection programs.
  • The funding prioritizes projects that increase capacity for processing food waste, especially in underserved areas, and support inclusive hiring practices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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