Restrict foreign adversaries from purchasing agricultural land and property near sensitive military sites in the United States.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act?
As of May 6, 2026, H.R. 8700 sits in three House committees for review. The House committees must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and expires without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act (H.R. 8700 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4577 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4577 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Moolenaar (R-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.