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LAND Act

USA119th CongressHR-2124| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill mandates that foreign purchasers of agricultural land in the United States be subject to the same restrictions and limitations that a United States citizen or national would face when purchasing agricultural land in the foreign purchaser's home country. These purchasers must also comply with any applicable State law restrictions regarding agricultural land purchases. The bill outlines specific criteria for determining the "home country" for individuals with dual or multiple citizenships, companies, and foreign governments, generally defaulting to the country with the most restrictive laws for agricultural land acquisition. To ensure compliance and transparency, the legislation requires sellers of agricultural land to a foreign purchaser to report the sale to the Secretary of Agriculture. Subsequently, the Secretary must notify the relevant members of the Senate and the Congressional District member where the land is located. The bill also establishes the U.S. Land Protection Task Force , comprising key government officials, to identify violations of these restrictions. This Task Force is mandated to submit semi-annual reports to Congress detailing various aspects of foreign agricultural land purchases, including the percentage of land sold, the states involved, average purchase costs, title history, and whether the land is located within 100 miles of a military installation. The overall purpose is to implement a reciprocal framework for foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land, enhancing national security and economic oversight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1026
LAND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6580
LAND Act
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1026
    LAND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6580
    LAND Act


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

LAND Act

USA119th CongressHR-2124| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
The bill mandates that foreign purchasers of agricultural land in the United States be subject to the same restrictions and limitations that a United States citizen or national would face when purchasing agricultural land in the foreign purchaser's home country. These purchasers must also comply with any applicable State law restrictions regarding agricultural land purchases. The bill outlines specific criteria for determining the "home country" for individuals with dual or multiple citizenships, companies, and foreign governments, generally defaulting to the country with the most restrictive laws for agricultural land acquisition. To ensure compliance and transparency, the legislation requires sellers of agricultural land to a foreign purchaser to report the sale to the Secretary of Agriculture. Subsequently, the Secretary must notify the relevant members of the Senate and the Congressional District member where the land is located. The bill also establishes the U.S. Land Protection Task Force , comprising key government officials, to identify violations of these restrictions. This Task Force is mandated to submit semi-annual reports to Congress detailing various aspects of foreign agricultural land purchases, including the percentage of land sold, the states involved, average purchase costs, title history, and whether the land is located within 100 miles of a military installation. The overall purpose is to implement a reciprocal framework for foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land, enhancing national security and economic oversight.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1026
LAND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6580
LAND Act
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1026
    LAND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6580
    LAND Act


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted