US HB3272

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to designate composting as a conservation practice and activity under the Food Security Act of 1985, making it eligible for federal conservation program support

Defines composting to include producing compost from on-farm organic waste or waste brought from nearby communities, as well as using and managing compost to improve water retention and soil health

Adds composting practices to the Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), expanding eligibility for federal assistance

Mandates development of regulations to determine what constitutes a "nearby community" for organic waste sourcing, ensuring the practice results in net greenhouse gas emission reductions

Requires the Secretary to establish a composting practice standard through the existing technical assistance review process