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.