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

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 809

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 809

Bill HR 809 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 809 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023.  Bill HR 809's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 809

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
82
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
82
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 809

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 809

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China ActProhibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China ActTo prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes.
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