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Saving American Farms from Adversaries Act

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 840

Saving American Farms from Adversaries Act

This bill requires the President to take actions necessary to bar foreign persons (individuals or entities) from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States for the five-year period beginning from this bill's enactment.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress (1) certain information on the purchase and ownership of U.S. real estate by foreign persons; and (2) recommendations to make it easier for U.S. citizens and harder for foreign persons to purchase U.S. real estate, including farmland.

Current Status of Bill HR 840

Bill HR 840 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2023. Bill HR 840 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2023.  Bill HR 840's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 840

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 840

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 840

Saving American Farms from Adversaries Act
Saving American Farms from Adversaries Act
To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign persons, and for other purposes.

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