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Farmland Security Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 8:48 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9395

Bill 117 HR 9395, also known as the Farmland Security Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect and preserve farmland in the United States by providing financial incentives to farmers who commit to keeping their land in agricultural use.

The Farmland Security Act of 2022 includes provisions for the establishment of a Farmland Security Fund, which would provide grants to farmers who agree to maintain their land for agricultural purposes. These grants would be used to help cover the costs of maintaining farmland, such as soil conservation, irrigation, and pest control.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote sustainable farming practices and conservation efforts on farmland. This includes incentives for farmers to implement practices that reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and protect wildlife habitats. Overall, the Farmland Security Act of 2022 aims to support the long-term viability of agriculture in the United States by encouraging farmers to preserve their land for future generations. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the nation's food supply and natural resources, while opponents raise concerns about the cost and potential impact on land use policies.

Congressional Summary of HR 9395

Farmland Security Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit to Congress an annual report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.

USDA must also establish a public database that contains data from each report submitted.

Current Status of Bill HR 9395

Bill HR 9395 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2022. Bill HR 9395 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 1, 2022.  Bill HR 9395's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9395

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 9395

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9395

Farmland Security Act of 2022
Farmland Security Act of 2022
To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information.

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