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Protecting US Agriculture from Foreign Investments

This act aims to strengthen the protection of American agriculture from investments by countries deemed adversaries. It adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the committee evaluating foreign transactions, ensuring greater control over purchases of agricultural land and related businesses. This provides citizens with more security, knowing that key food resources are protected from undesirable influences.
Key points
The Secretary of Agriculture will now be a member of the committee evaluating foreign investments, especially those involving agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, and the agricultural industry.
The committee will be required to review transactions involving the acquisition of agricultural land by individuals from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran to assess their impact on national security.
The goal is to protect American food resources and agricultural infrastructure from potential threats posed by foreign entities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1576
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2025-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1576.

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 2025-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of Agriculture will now be a member of the committee evaluating foreign investments, especially those involving agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, and the agricultural industry.
  • The committee will be required to review transactions involving the acquisition of agricultural land by individuals from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran to assess their impact on national security.
  • The goal is to protect American food resources and agricultural infrastructure from potential threats posed by foreign entities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Security Economy