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Protecting US Agriculture: Scrutiny of Foreign Food Supply Investments

This bill, cited as the FARM Act, aims to protect US agriculture by classifying it as critical infrastructure and critical technologies. It adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and mandates the review of transactions that could result in foreign control of US agricultural businesses. It also requires a report on foreign influence and espionage within the sector.
Key points
Agriculture and food supply chains are defined as critical infrastructure and critical technologies under the Defense Production Act.
The Secretary of Agriculture is added to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
CFIUS gains authority to review transactions that could result in foreign control of US agricultural businesses.
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General must prepare a report on foreign investments and espionage in the agriculture sector.
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Print number: 118_S_68
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Process start date: 2023-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FARM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_68.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Agriculture and food supply chains are defined as critical infrastructure and critical technologies under the Defense Production Act.
  • The Secretary of Agriculture is added to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
  • CFIUS gains authority to review transactions that could result in foreign control of US agricultural businesses.
  • The Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General must prepare a report on foreign investments and espionage in the agriculture sector.
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. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL].

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 2025-12-30.

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Agriculture Security Economy