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Farmland Security Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2382

The Farmland Security Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2382, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of protecting and preserving farmland across the country. The bill seeks to address the increasing threats to farmland, such as urban sprawl, climate change, and industrial development.

One of the key provisions of the Farmland Security Act is the establishment of a Farmland Protection Program, which would provide funding and resources to help farmers protect their land from development. This program would also support efforts to promote sustainable farming practices and conservation efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to incentivize the preservation of farmland, such as tax incentives for landowners who commit to keeping their land in agricultural use. The bill also aims to increase access to farmland for new and beginning farmers, as well as support for minority and disadvantaged farmers. Overall, the Farmland Security Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges facing farmland in the United States and ensure its long-term viability for future generations.

Current Status of Bill S 2382

Bill S 2382 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2382 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023.  Bill S 2382's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2382

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2382

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2382

Farmland Security Act of 2023
Farmland Security Act of 2023
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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