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Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

USA119th CongressS-2258| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act," aims to restrict the acquisition and ownership of United States agricultural land and residential real property by specific foreign entities. A covered foreign entity is broadly defined to include corporations incorporated in the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), entities representing the Chinese government, those affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, and individuals or organizations controlled by or acting on behalf of these entities. For agricultural land , the bill makes it unlawful for covered foreign entities to acquire or lease any interest in such land, which includes property used for farming, ranching, timber production, or food processing. Existing owners or lessees must divest their interests within one year of enactment, with a letter of intent required within 180 days. Violations carry substantial penalties, including daily fines of $100 per acre, criminal charges, and forfeiture of the land to the United States. Additionally, any noncompete agreements involving employees of violating entities are nullified. Regarding residential real estate , the bill imposes a temporary prohibition, initially for two years and extendable by the President, on covered foreign entities purchasing properties such as single-family homes, condominiums, or townhouses. Existing owners of residential real estate must divest their holdings within one year. Non-compliance incurs a daily fine of $1,000 per unit, and the Attorney General is authorized to enforce these provisions, including through asset seizure. The Secretaries of Agriculture and Commerce are tasked with implementing the respective provisions, issuing guidance, and establishing offices to monitor compliance and impose fines.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4706
Introduced in House
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4706
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

USA119th CongressS-2258| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This bill, titled the "Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act," aims to restrict the acquisition and ownership of United States agricultural land and residential real property by specific foreign entities. A covered foreign entity is broadly defined to include corporations incorporated in the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), entities representing the Chinese government, those affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, and individuals or organizations controlled by or acting on behalf of these entities. For agricultural land , the bill makes it unlawful for covered foreign entities to acquire or lease any interest in such land, which includes property used for farming, ranching, timber production, or food processing. Existing owners or lessees must divest their interests within one year of enactment, with a letter of intent required within 180 days. Violations carry substantial penalties, including daily fines of $100 per acre, criminal charges, and forfeiture of the land to the United States. Additionally, any noncompete agreements involving employees of violating entities are nullified. Regarding residential real estate , the bill imposes a temporary prohibition, initially for two years and extendable by the President, on covered foreign entities purchasing properties such as single-family homes, condominiums, or townhouses. Existing owners of residential real estate must divest their holdings within one year. Non-compliance incurs a daily fine of $1,000 per unit, and the Attorney General is authorized to enforce these provisions, including through asset seizure. The Secretaries of Agriculture and Commerce are tasked with implementing the respective provisions, issuing guidance, and establishing offices to monitor compliance and impose fines.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4706
Introduced in House
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4706
    Introduced in House
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted