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FARM Act
3/21/2025, 2:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 620
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 620
Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act
This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). It also requires CFIUS to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business.
Further, the bill includes agricultural systems and supply chains in the definitions of critical infrastructure and critical technologies for the purposes of reviewing such investments.
The Department of Agriculture and the Government Accountability Office must each annually analyze and report on foreign influence in the U.S. agricultural industry.
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Current Status of Bill HR 620
Bill HR 620 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HR 620 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HR 620's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. as of February 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 620
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
61Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
51Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 620
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Federal officials
- Government studies and investigations
- U.S. and foreign investments
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 620
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.
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.
Comments
Gerardo Hernandez
489
8 months ago
I don't like this new FARM Act. It makes it easier for big farms to get away with polluting our environment. It's not fair to small farmers like me.
Isaac O'Connell
462
10 months ago
This bill bad for farmers. It hurt us. We need protect our agriculture. #NoForeignInfluence
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 620
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