Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Block China and Russia From Buying U.S. Farmland
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by three different House committees. It is actively moving through the initial committee phase, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a major national security concern, but it must still navigate multiple committees before it can reach a final vote.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Visa holders from the six designated foreign adversary nations (China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela) would face significant new restrictions on purchasing or leasing real estate in the United States. Even legal residents on valid visas could be affected if they are considered 'foreign adversary persons' under the bill's broad definition, which covers anyone 'subject to the jurisdiction of, or organized under the laws of' these countries.
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Restrict China's Purchases of US Farmland
The proposed legislation would require mandatory reviews of foreign purchases involving farmland, ports, and telecommunications infrastructure. It specifically targets China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela, creating a high bar for approval of land deals near sensitive sites.
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Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
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