HB4327: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the alternative manure management program, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The COWS Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a new program for alternative manure management—new ways to handle animal waste from farms. Manure is a byproduct of raising livestock that farmers must manage responsibly. The bill affects farmers, agricultural agencies, and potentially rural communities where large-scale farming occurs. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a or voted on.
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HB4327: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Jim Costa
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (14)
Chellie Pingree
David Valadao
Josh Harder
Jimmy Panetta
Brian Fitzpatrick