S 903 · in committee · major
PASS Act
- defense
What this bill does
- The bill prohibits foreign actors from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from buying agricultural land near military sites or controlling U.S. farm companies.
- Agricultural companies and landowners are affected, as are foreign investors seeking to acquire U.S. agricultural assets.
- The Agriculture Secretary joins the foreign investment review committee within one year of passage, with rules taking effect 30 days after that.
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Started by Cosponsor
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How would restrictions on foreign agricultural purchases near military sites affect farmland prices and availability for domestic buyers in those regions?
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What enforcement mechanisms would the Agriculture Secretary need to identify and prevent prohibited foreign ownership of U.S. farm companies?
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Which current foreign agricultural investments in the U.S. would be affected by this bill's restrictions, and what legal challenges might arise?
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Sponsor · R-SD
Mike Rounds
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Introduced 2025-03-06
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Legislative timeline
2025-03-06 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2025-03-06 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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