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Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act
12/30/2022, 12:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7892
Bill 117 HR 7892, also known as the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale or lease of agricultural land in the United States to the People's Republic of China.
The bill aims to protect American agricultural interests and prevent foreign entities, specifically China, from gaining control over US farmland. It seeks to safeguard national security and food security by ensuring that American farmers have access to the land they need to produce food for the country.
If passed, the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act would impose strict restrictions on any transactions involving agricultural land and Chinese entities. It would also require the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on any attempts by Chinese entities to acquire agricultural land in the US. Overall, this bill is designed to safeguard American agricultural interests and prevent foreign control over US farmland, particularly by the People's Republic of China. It reflects concerns about national security and food security, and aims to protect the interests of American farmers.
The bill aims to protect American agricultural interests and prevent foreign entities, specifically China, from gaining control over US farmland. It seeks to safeguard national security and food security by ensuring that American farmers have access to the land they need to produce food for the country.
If passed, the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act would impose strict restrictions on any transactions involving agricultural land and Chinese entities. It would also require the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on any attempts by Chinese entities to acquire agricultural land in the US. Overall, this bill is designed to safeguard American agricultural interests and prevent foreign control over US farmland, particularly by the People's Republic of China. It reflects concerns about national security and food security, and aims to protect the interests of American farmers.
Congressional Summary of HR 7892
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7892
Bill HR 7892 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7892 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7892'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 May 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7892
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
74Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
74Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7892
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7892
Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act
Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act
To prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7892
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