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Protecting US Farmland: New Scrutiny on Foreign Adversary Investments.

This law tightens government oversight on who can purchase American agricultural land and food-related businesses. The Secretary of Agriculture is added to the committee that reviews foreign investments (CFIUS) to specifically scrutinize transactions involving agricultural land, technology, and processing. This measure aims to prevent countries designated as foreign adversaries (like China and Russia) from gaining control over critical US food production assets, enhancing national food security.
Key points
Increased government review of agricultural land purchases by investors from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
The Secretary of Agriculture joins the committee responsible for vetting foreign investments in US agriculture and related technology.
The goal is to safeguard the US food supply chain and agricultural infrastructure from foreign control.
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Print number: 118_S_5007
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2024-09-10
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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_S_5007.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased government review of agricultural land purchases by investors from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
  • The Secretary of Agriculture joins the committee responsible for vetting foreign investments in US agriculture and related technology.
  • The goal is to safeguard the US food supply chain and agricultural infrastructure from foreign control.
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. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

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 2025-12-26.

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Agriculture Security Economy