COWS Act of 2025 Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2025
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2029, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the COWS Act of 2025, aims to reform and continue various agricultural programs managed by the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2029. It seeks to make farming more sustainable by improving waste management practices within the agricultural sector. This initiative could benefit farmers, agricultural businesses, and the environment by promoting better waste handling and sustainability.
The bill would impact a wide range of stakeholders including farmers, agricultural companies, and environmental groups. It could lead to better practices and policies that reduce waste, improve sustainability, and potentially lower costs for farmers. Additionally, it might create new opportunities for innovation in waste management technologies.
As of the latest update on December 2, 2025, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, as well as to the Subcommittees on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, and Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology for further review and action. The bill is currently in its early stages of the legislative process.
