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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires composting as conservation practice Section 1241(j) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C, creates composting grant and loan guarantee program The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by inserting after section 310I (7 U.S.C, and creates grants and loan guarantees for composting programs The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish and carry out a program to award grants and loan. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and loan guarantees. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Education, Environment, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires composting as conservation practice Section 1241(j) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C.
- Creates composting grant and loan guarantee program The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by inserting after section 310I (7 U.S.C.
- Creates grants and loan guarantees for composting programs The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish and carry out a program to award grants and loan...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires composting as conservation practice Section 1241(j) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C, creates composting grant and loan guarantee program The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by inserting after section 310I (7 U.S.C, and creates grants and loan guarantees for composting programs The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish and carry out a program to award grants and loan.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Education, Environment, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires composting as conservation practice Section 1241(j) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C, creates composting grant and loan guarantee program The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by inserting after section 310I (7 U.S.C, and creates grants and loan guarantees for composting programs The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish and carry out a program to award grants and loan.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Brownley (for herself, Ms. Pingree, Ms. Kuster, and Ms. …
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