This bill would prevent people and companies from China, as well as other foreign nationals and businesses, from buying farmland in the United States. It also stops them from participating in most U.S. Department of Agriculture programs—with the exception of programs specifically related to food safety and regulatory requirements. Essentially, the bill aims to keep agricultural land ownership and most farm-related government benefits in American hands by blocking Chinese and other foreign entities from accessing these resources. The President would be responsible for enforcing these restrictions. This could affect foreign investors who might otherwise purchase farms or ranches, and it reflects concerns about foreign control of American agricultural assets.

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act

Newhouse, Dan

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act This bill requires the President to prohibit nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and agents associated with China's government from (1) purchasing agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States, or (2) participating in Department of Agriculture programs that are unrelated to food and safety regulatory requirements.