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Protecting US Agriculture: Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in Farmland.

This Act amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 regarding foreign investments in United States agriculture. It includes the Secretary of Agriculture in the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for transactions involving agricultural land, biotechnology, or the agriculture industry. Additionally, it mandates that the Committee determine whether to initiate a review of agricultural land transactions involving foreign persons from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran.
Key points
The Secretary of Agriculture becomes a member of CFIUS for transactions involving agricultural land, biotechnology, and the agriculture industry (transportation, storage, processing).
The Committee must determine whether to initiate a review for reported land transactions involving foreign persons from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran.
The legislation is titled the "Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024".
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-09-11
64%
For 269
Against 149
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9456
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2024-09-06
Voting date: 2024-09-11
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 415
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9456.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of Agriculture becomes a member of CFIUS for transactions involving agricultural land, biotechnology, and the agriculture industry (transportation, storage, processing).
  • The Committee must determine whether to initiate a review for reported land transactions involving foreign persons from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran.
  • The legislation is titled the "Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024".
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 149 (Roll no. 415).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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