SOIL Act of 2025
Sen. Lankford Introduces Bipartisan SOIL Act to Limit Foreign Purchases of U.S. Farmland
The SOIL Act of 2025 was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a popular concern about foreign influence. While it has a good chance in the Senate, it still needs to pass the House and compete with other major legislation.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
American farmers and ranchers may benefit from reduced foreign competition for agricultural land, potentially keeping land prices more affordable. However, those who currently partner with or lease land to foreign entities from targeted countries could lose business relationships and face disruptions. The subsidy ban on foreign-owned land could also affect joint ventures.
“No assistance, including subsidies, may be provided by any Federal agency to a person for an agricultural real estate holding wholly or partly owned by a person that is a national of, or is organized under the laws or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, a country”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SOIL Act of 2025
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