Protecting US Agriculture from Foreign Influence: The FARM Act
This act aims to protect American agriculture from unwanted foreign influence. It introduces changes that will allow the government to more closely scrutinize foreign investments in the agricultural sector, ensuring food supply security and protecting local producers. Citizens may experience greater stability in the food market and confidence in the origin of products.
Key points
Inclusion of the Secretary of Agriculture in the committee evaluating foreign investments, increasing oversight of agricultural transactions.
Expansion of the definition of critical infrastructure and critical technologies to include agricultural systems and supply chains, allowing for better protection against threats.
Requirement for annual reports on foreign investments in US agriculture, including analysis of potential threats and espionage attempts.
Introduced
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