FARM Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-21T14:53:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 620 FARM Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Foreign Trade and International Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/21/2025, 2:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 620

Bill 119 HR 620, also known as the Protecting Agriculture from Foreign Interference Act, aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 in order to safeguard the United States agriculture industry from potential harm and disruption caused by foreign influence. The bill seeks to protect against foreign control over agriculture production and supply chains, with the goal of ensuring the security and stability of the nation's food supply.

The bill includes provisions that would enhance the government's ability to monitor and regulate foreign investment in the agriculture sector, as well as strengthen oversight of agricultural supply chains to prevent vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign entities. Additionally, the bill aims to promote domestic agriculture production and reduce reliance on foreign imports in order to bolster national food security.

Overall, the Protecting Agriculture from Foreign Interference Act is designed to safeguard the United States agriculture industry from external threats and ensure the resilience of the nation's food supply.

Congressional Summary of HR 620

Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act

This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). It also requires CFIUS to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business.

Further, the bill includes agricultural systems and supply chains in the definitions of critical infrastructure and critical technologies for the purposes of reviewing such investments.

The Department of Agriculture and the Government Accountability Office must each annually analyze and report on foreign influence in the U.S. agricultural industry.

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Current Status of Bill HR 620

Bill HR 620 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HR 620 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HR 620's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. as of February 28, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 620

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Federal officials

- Government studies and investigations

- U.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 620

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry by protecting against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains, and for other purposes.