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Senate Bill 5309
119th Congress(2025-2026)
COWS Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 6, 2026
Overview
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The Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2026 amends the Food Security Act, providing incentives and support for sustainable waste management practices in agricultural operations. This includes promoting alternative manure management and composting practices to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions, improve carbon sequestration, and enhance overall environmental and public health outcomes. The Act outlines criteria for evaluating and prioritizing applications, establishes payment amounts and contract terms, and requires the Secretary of Agriculture to assist producers in implementing these practices. It also addresses funding limitations, innovation in conservation approaches, and the development of new practice standards.

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Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
Latest Action
Aug 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
5309
Congress
119
Policy Area
Unavailable
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
New Mexico
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
August 6, 2026
Actions (2)
08/06/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520)
08/06/2026
Introduced in Senate
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S.5309 119 COWS Act of 2026
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Aug 13, 2026 2:53:43 AM