A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to strengthen oversight over foreign investment in the United States agricultural industry, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 886

Bill 119 s 886, also known as the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978, aims to enhance the monitoring and regulation of foreign investment in the American agricultural sector. The bill seeks to update and strengthen the existing regulations put in place by the original act passed in 1978.

The main purpose of this bill is to provide greater oversight and transparency in foreign investments in the agricultural industry. This includes requiring foreign investors to disclose more detailed information about their investments in US agricultural businesses. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure that these investments do not pose a threat to national security or the integrity of the American food supply.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the enforcement mechanisms for violations of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. This includes increasing penalties for non-compliance and providing additional resources to the agencies responsible for monitoring foreign investments in the agricultural sector. Overall, Bill 119 s 886 seeks to modernize and strengthen the regulations surrounding foreign investment in the US agricultural industry to protect national interests and ensure the security and sustainability of American agriculture.

Current Status of Bill S 886

Bill S 886 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 886 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 886's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 6, 2025

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A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to strengthen oversight over foreign investment in the United States agricultural industry, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to strengthen oversight over foreign investment in the United States agricultural industry, and for other purposes.

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