Farmland Security Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-28T04:23:19Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 845 Farmland Security Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 845

Bill 119 s 845, also known as the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978, is a proposed amendment to the existing law that aims to remove the current limitation on the amount of civil penalties that can be imposed. The bill seeks to enhance the enforcement of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act by allowing for more significant penalties to be levied against violators.

The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 requires foreign investors who acquire, transfer, or hold certain interests in agricultural land in the United States to report these transactions to the Secretary of Agriculture. This law is intended to provide transparency and oversight of foreign investment in the agricultural sector.

The proposed amendment in Bill 119 s 845 would remove the current cap on civil penalties that can be imposed for violations of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. This change would give authorities the ability to impose more substantial fines on individuals or entities that fail to comply with the reporting requirements outlined in the law. In addition to removing the limitation on civil penalties, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the enforcement and administration of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, Bill 119 s 845 aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act by allowing for more significant penalties to be imposed on violators. The bill seeks to enhance transparency and oversight of foreign investment in the agricultural sector in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 845

Bill S 845 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill S 845 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2025. Bill S 845's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 4, 2025

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A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to remove the limitation on the amount of a civil penalty, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to remove the limitation on the amount of a civil penalty, and for other purposes.

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