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Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3357| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2023
Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (33)
Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Agriculture Committee, National Intelligence Enterprise Subcommittee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2023 This bill prohibits persons associated with the governments of Iran, North Korea, China, or Russia from purchasing or leasing agricultural land in the United States. Specifically, the President must prohibit any person (individual or entity) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of these foreign governments from purchasing or leasing (1) public agricultural land that is owned by the United States and administered by a federal department or agency, or (2) private agricultural land that is located in the United States. A person that violates or attempts to violate this prohibition is subject to civil and criminal penalties. This prohibition does not require a person that owns or leases agricultural land as of the date of this bill's enactment to sell that land. Further, the President must prohibit a person associated with these foreign governments and who leases, or who has full or partial ownership of, agricultural land in the United States from participating in Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Exceptions are included to allow for participation in USDA programs related to food safety, the health and labor safety of individuals, or certain reporting and disclosure requirements. The restrictions established by the bill do not apply to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The bill also amends the agriculture foreign investment disclosure reporting requirements to include reporting on security interests and leases. Finally, USDA must submit a report every two years on foreign ownership of agriculture land in the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-926
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2023
Introduced in House
May 16, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Jul 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-926
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.


  • July 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-926: Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2023
  • HR 118-7476: Countering Communist China Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesGrainHealth promotion and preventive careNutrition and dietRetail and wholesale trades

Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3357| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2023
Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2023 This bill prohibits persons associated with the governments of Iran, North Korea, China, or Russia from purchasing or leasing agricultural land in the United States. Specifically, the President must prohibit any person (individual or entity) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of these foreign governments from purchasing or leasing (1) public agricultural land that is owned by the United States and administered by a federal department or agency, or (2) private agricultural land that is located in the United States. A person that violates or attempts to violate this prohibition is subject to civil and criminal penalties. This prohibition does not require a person that owns or leases agricultural land as of the date of this bill's enactment to sell that land. Further, the President must prohibit a person associated with these foreign governments and who leases, or who has full or partial ownership of, agricultural land in the United States from participating in Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Exceptions are included to allow for participation in USDA programs related to food safety, the health and labor safety of individuals, or certain reporting and disclosure requirements. The restrictions established by the bill do not apply to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The bill also amends the agriculture foreign investment disclosure reporting requirements to include reporting on security interests and leases. Finally, USDA must submit a report every two years on foreign ownership of agriculture land in the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-926
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2023
Introduced in House
May 16, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Jul 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-926
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.


  • July 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (33)
Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Agriculture Committee, National Intelligence Enterprise Subcommittee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-926: Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2023
  • HR 118-7476: Countering Communist China Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesGrainHealth promotion and preventive careNutrition and dietRetail and wholesale trades