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Tax Credit for Residential Food Waste Recycling and Organic Services.

This bill introduces a new tax credit for individuals who invest in home appliances designed to recycle food waste or who pay for organic waste collection services. The goal is to encourage citizens to divert food scraps from landfills, promoting environmental sustainability. This change allows taxpayers to recover a portion of the costs associated with these recycling efforts.
Key points
A 30% tax credit is available for purchasing qualified residential food recycling appliances, capped at $300 per appliance.
A 30% tax credit is available for qualified residential organic waste collection services, capped at $120 annually.
The credit applies to expenses incurred for your principal residence and is set to expire at the end of 2031.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3166
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Process start date: 2025-05-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local Food Recycling and Regenerative Opportunities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3166.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A 30% tax credit is available for purchasing qualified residential food recycling appliances, capped at $300 per appliance.
  • A 30% tax credit is available for qualified residential organic waste collection services, capped at $120 annually.
  • The credit applies to expenses incurred for your principal residence and is set to expire at the end of 2031.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Taxes Environment