To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes.

1/23/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 620, also known as the Protecting Agriculture from Foreign Interference Act, aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 in order to safeguard the United States agriculture industry from potential harm and disruption caused by foreign influence. The bill seeks to protect against foreign control over agriculture production and supply chains, with the goal of ensuring the security and stability of the nation's food supply.

The bill includes provisions that would enhance the government's ability to monitor and regulate foreign investment in the agriculture sector, as well as strengthen oversight of agricultural supply chains to prevent vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign entities. Additionally, the bill aims to promote domestic agriculture production and reduce reliance on foreign imports in order to bolster national food security.

Overall, the Protecting Agriculture from Foreign Interference Act is designed to safeguard the United States agriculture industry from external threats and ensure the resilience of the nation's food supply.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 620

Introduced on
2025-01-22

# 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

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 620, also known as the Protecting Agriculture from Foreign Interference Act, aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 in order to safeguard the United States agriculture industry from potential harm and disruption caused by foreign influence. The bill seeks to protect against foreign control over agriculture production and supply chains, with the goal of ensuring the security and stability of the nation's food supply.

The bill includes provisions that would enhance the government's ability to monitor and regulate foreign investment in the agriculture sector, as well as strengthen oversight of agricultural supply chains to prevent vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign entities. Additionally, the bill aims to promote domestic agriculture production and reduce reliance on foreign imports in order to bolster national food security.

Overall, the Protecting Agriculture from Foreign Interference Act is designed to safeguard the United States agriculture industry from external threats and ensure the resilience of the nation's food supply.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes.

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Isaac O'Connell
@fiddlehead_speyburn_skirret75823
This bill bad for farmers. It hurt us. We need protect our agriculture. #NoForeignInfluence

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Latest Action1/22/2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the comm...