Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
Congress Proposes Stricter Review of Farm Land Purchases by China, Russia, and Other Adversaries
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill would give the Secretary of Agriculture a permanent seat on the national committee that reviews foreign business deals. This would happen whenever a foreign company tries to buy American farmland, agricultural technology, or businesses that transport and store food.
- The proposal specifically targets land purchases by people or companies from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. If someone from these countries tries to buy U.S. farmland, the government would be required to investigate whether the deal poses a threat to national security.
- Supporters want to ensure that foreign adversaries do not gain too much control over the American food supply or buy land near sensitive military bases. By involving the Department of Agriculture, the government can better understand how these sales might affect local farmers and food security.
- These stricter rules would stay in place for each country as long as they are officially listed as a 'foreign adversary' by the government. While the goal is protection, some may worry it could make it harder for farmers to sell their land or slow down international business.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This bill would add a new layer of government review when foreign adversaries try to buy U.S. farmland, which could protect American farmers from being outcompeted by foreign-backed buyers who drive up land prices. However, some farmers looking to sell their land may find fewer potential buyers or face delays in closing deals if a foreign buyer triggers a national security review. The overall effect depends on how much foreign adversary investment exists in a given area.
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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Votes
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News
House Agriculture panel releases Farm Bill text and sets markup
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
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