Bills · S 2258
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2258Agriculture and Food
Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses concerns about national security and the control of vital resources like food production and housing. If passed, it would prevent foreign entities, specifically those linked to the Chinese government, from gaining ownership or control over significant portions of U.S. agricultural land, which some argue is critical for the nation's food supply and strategic interests. It would also temporarily restrict their ability to buy homes, potentially affecting local housing markets.
Without this law, such foreign entities could continue to acquire U.S. land without these specific restrictions, which some view as a risk to economic independence and national security. With the law, there would be a clear legal barrier and severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and asset forfeiture, to deter such acquisitions. This could lead to a reassessment of land ownership policies and foreign investment in real estate across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits covered foreign entities (those linked to China) from acquiring or leasing U.S. agricultural land.
This aims to prevent specific foreign interests from controlling land crucial for food production and processing.
PROVISION 02
Requires covered foreign entities that currently own or lease U.S. agricultural land to sell those interests within one year.
This provision aims to reverse existing foreign ownership of agricultural land by the specified entities.
PROVISION 03
Establishes significant penalties for violations, including daily fines of $100 per acre, up to 5 years imprisonment, and forfeiture of the land.
These strong penalties are intended to deter non-compliance and ensure enforcement of the new prohibitions.
PROVISION 04
Imposes a temporary two-year prohibition on covered foreign entities from purchasing residential real estate in the United States.
This aims to temporarily limit foreign influence and control over U.S. housing markets by specific entities.
PROVISION 05
Mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an office to monitor compliance and issue guidance for the new rules.
This ensures there is a dedicated body and clear rules for enforcing the agricultural land ownership restrictions.
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2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in Senate
JUL 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2258
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2258Agriculture and Food
Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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