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Increased oversight of foreign investments in US agriculture.

This act aims to strengthen national food security by including the Secretary of Agriculture in the committee that reviews foreign investments. This ensures that decisions regarding the acquisition of American agricultural companies will consider the impact on domestic food resources and security. Citizens can expect their access to food to be better protected from potential threats arising from foreign investments.
Key points
The Secretary of Agriculture will join the committee reviewing foreign investments in the U.S.
Greater scrutiny of investments in the agricultural sector to protect the nation's food security.
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Print number: 117_S_1755
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Agricultural Security Risk Review Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1755.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of Agriculture will join the committee reviewing foreign investments in the U.S.
  • Greater scrutiny of investments in the agricultural sector to protect the nation's food security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Security Economy