To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mrs. …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for transactions involving agricultural land, ag biotechnology, and agricultural industry. Requires review of reportable agricultural land transactions.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. agricultural security benefits from USDA expertise in CFIUS reviews. American farmers benefit from scrutiny of foreign purchases of farmland. Food security is enhanced through investment review.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Foreign investors in U.S. agricultural land face additional scrutiny. Agricultural transactions may be delayed or blocked. USDA takes on new CFIUS responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- USDA Secretary joins CFIUS for agricultural transactions
- Covers agricultural land, biotechnology, and industry
- Includes ag transportation, storage, and processing
- Creates "reportable agricultural land transaction" category
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Adds Secretary of Agriculture to CFIUS for agricultural land transactions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect American farmland from foreign adversary acquisition"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
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