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S 5309·Federal·senate

COWS Act of 2026

In CommitteeFiled Aug 6, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520)

Aug 6, 2026

Summary

The bill would change the 1985 Food Security Act so the Environmental Quality Incentives Program can provide payments to producers who adopt alternative manure‑management methods. It is aimed at livestock farmers and other operations that handle manure, with the goal of improving environmental quality. The measure is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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