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Ban on Agricultural Land Purchases by China-Linked Entities.

This bill establishes a complete prohibition on the purchase of public and private agricultural land and ranches in the United States by individuals and businesses associated with the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The goal is to safeguard American farmland and ensure food security. Furthermore, these entities are barred from participating in most programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
Key points
Farmland Purchase Block: Entities linked to the PRC government are prohibited from buying any agricultural land or ranches across the US.
Restriction on Farm Programs: These entities are banned from participating in Department of Agriculture programs, except for food safety inspections.
National Security Focus: The measure aims to strengthen control over critical national resources, such as productive farmland.
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Print number: 118_HR_809
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2023-02-02