HR. 8700In Committee
Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
Expand federal review of land purchases to protect U.S. food security and restrict foreign adversary acquisitions near sensitive sites
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expand federal review of land purchases to protect U.S. food security and restrict foreign adversary acquisitions near sensitive sites
Key points
- Prohibit foreign adversary land purchases
- Expand CFIUS land jurisdiction
- Expand sensitive site definition
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-07 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgriculture and Food