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Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
1/31/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4577
Bill 118 hr 4577, also known as the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act, aims to address the potential threat posed by foreign adversaries acquiring or investing in American farmland and sensitive sites. The bill seeks to protect these critical assets from being exploited or compromised by foreign entities that may have malicious intentions.
The legislation includes provisions that require foreign investors to undergo a thorough review process before being allowed to purchase or invest in farmland or sensitive sites in the United States. This review process would assess the potential national security risks associated with the investment and determine whether it is in the best interest of the country to allow it to proceed.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the process of foreign investment in American farmland and sensitive sites. This includes requiring foreign investors to disclose information about their ownership and intentions for the land or site, as well as establishing reporting requirements for any changes in ownership or use of the property. Overall, the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act aims to safeguard American farmland and sensitive sites from potential threats posed by foreign adversaries, while also ensuring that foreign investment in these assets is conducted in a transparent and responsible manner.
The legislation includes provisions that require foreign investors to undergo a thorough review process before being allowed to purchase or invest in farmland or sensitive sites in the United States. This review process would assess the potential national security risks associated with the investment and determine whether it is in the best interest of the country to allow it to proceed.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the process of foreign investment in American farmland and sensitive sites. This includes requiring foreign investors to disclose information about their ownership and intentions for the land or site, as well as establishing reporting requirements for any changes in ownership or use of the property. Overall, the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act aims to safeguard American farmland and sensitive sites from potential threats posed by foreign adversaries, while also ensuring that foreign investment in these assets is conducted in a transparent and responsible manner.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4577
Bill HR 4577 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill HR 4577 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 12, 2023. Bill HR 4577's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of July 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4577
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
62Democrat Cosponsors
28Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4577
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Cuba
- Europe
- Farmland
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Homeland security
- Iran
- Latin America
- Middle East
- North Korea
- Russia
- U.S. and foreign investments
- Venezuela
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4577
Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
To protect U.S. food security, give the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States greater jurisdiction over land purchases, to impose special guards against foreign adversary purchases of land in the United States near sensitive sites, to expand the definition of sensitive sites, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4577
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