US Farmland Under Fire: Bill Targets Chinese Ownership
Source: en.edairynews.com
Senator Josh Hawley has introduced the 'Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act' to prohibit Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
Senator Josh Hawley has reintroduced the "Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act," aimed at banning entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from acquiring or leasing U.S. farmland and residential properties. This legislative push underscores the federal strategy to "claw back" ownership of agricultural lands from foreign adversaries.
This move follows the National Farm Security Action Plan announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on July 8, which aims to safeguard the nation's food supply. Currently, Chinese entities own over 277,000 acres across 30 states, raising national security concerns due to proximity to sensitive sites. If enacted, the bill would enforce divestment and penalties for non-compliance, emphasizing the importance of land ownership for national security and the stability of the U.S. food supply.
This move follows the National Farm Security Action Plan announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on July 8, which aims to safeguard the nation's food supply. Currently, Chinese entities own over 277,000 acres across 30 states, raising national security concerns due to proximity to sensitive sites. If enacted, the bill would enforce divestment and penalties for non-compliance, emphasizing the importance of land ownership for national security and the stability of the U.S. food supply.
