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Increased Transparency for Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land

New rules aim to increase transparency regarding who from abroad owns agricultural land in the U.S. This means more individuals will need to report their interests, and the government will have better tools to verify this data. The goal is to better understand who controls American farmland.
Key points
Foreign ownership reporting requirements for agricultural land will apply to individuals holding at least a 1% interest, even if indirect.
Verification and enforcement actions for reported foreign ownership data will be strengthened.
A requirement for cooperation between the Department of Agriculture and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. for information exchange has been introduced.
Guidelines for farmers on reporting foreign investments will be updated, and the electronic reporting process will be analyzed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4362
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2025-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AFIDA Improvements Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4362.

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 2025-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Foreign ownership reporting requirements for agricultural land will apply to individuals holding at least a 1% interest, even if indirect.
  • Verification and enforcement actions for reported foreign ownership data will be strengthened.
  • A requirement for cooperation between the Department of Agriculture and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. for information exchange has been introduced.
  • Guidelines for farmers on reporting foreign investments will be updated, and the electronic reporting process will be analyzed.
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. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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