A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to establish an additional reporting requirement, and for other purposes.

2/2/2024, 5:15 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 3666, also known as the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978. The main purpose of this bill is to add an additional reporting requirement for foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States.

The bill seeks to increase transparency and oversight of foreign investments in the agricultural sector by requiring foreign investors to report additional information about their investments. This information will include details about the size and location of the agricultural land being purchased, as well as the intended use of the land.

The goal of this reporting requirement is to ensure that foreign investments in agricultural land do not pose a threat to national security or food security. By providing more information about these investments, policymakers will be better equipped to assess the potential risks and benefits of foreign ownership of agricultural land. In addition to the reporting requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to foreign investment in agriculture. These provisions may include measures to protect domestic farmers and ensure fair competition in the agricultural sector. Overall, Bill 118 s 3666 aims to strengthen oversight of foreign investments in agricultural land and protect the interests of American farmers and consumers. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses the growing concerns about foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3666

Introduced on
2024-01-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 3666, also known as the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978. The main purpose of this bill is to add an additional reporting requirement for foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States.

The bill seeks to increase transparency and oversight of foreign investments in the agricultural sector by requiring foreign investors to report additional information about their investments. This information will include details about the size and location of the agricultural land being purchased, as well as the intended use of the land.

The goal of this reporting requirement is to ensure that foreign investments in agricultural land do not pose a threat to national security or food security. By providing more information about these investments, policymakers will be better equipped to assess the potential risks and benefits of foreign ownership of agricultural land. In addition to the reporting requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to foreign investment in agriculture. These provisions may include measures to protect domestic farmers and ensure fair competition in the agricultural sector. Overall, Bill 118 s 3666 aims to strengthen oversight of foreign investments in agricultural land and protect the interests of American farmers and consumers. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses the growing concerns about foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to establish an additional reporting requirement, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/25/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.