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AMENDS

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DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

APR 30, 2026

“On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.”

what this changes

This amendment prohibits countries identified as foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism from buying agricultural land in the United States. It aims to prevent hostile foreign governments from owning or controlling American farmland.

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment addresses concerns about national security and the domestic food supply by limiting the ability of rival nations to acquire American land used for food production.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects foreign governments and companies from specific countries designated as adversaries, as well as American sellers who might otherwise sell land to those parties.

AMENDS

HR 7567PASSED HOUSE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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National Security Protection

It is intended to prevent foreign rivals from gaining leverage over the U.S. food supply chain.

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Targeted Restrictions

The ban specifically targets nations labeled as adversaries or sponsors of terrorism rather than all foreign buyers.

GLOSSARY

Foreign Adversary: A foreign government or entity that the U.S. government has determined is involved in activities that are harmful to U.S. national security.
State Sponsor of Terrorism: A country determined by the U.S. Secretary of State to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.

Official sources

HAMDT 208 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment description · Latest action · Amended bill: status

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APR 30

On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.

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APR 30

Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Steube. (consideration: CR H3300-3302; text: CR H3300-3301)

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APR 30

House Amendment Offered

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APR 30

House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.

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An amendment numbered 50 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to prohibit the purchase of agricultural land by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism.

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An amendment numbered 50 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to prohibit the purchase of agricultural land by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism.

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An amendment numbered 50 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to prohibit the purchase of agricultural land by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism.

AMENDS

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

DISPOSITION

WHY IT MATTERS

WHO IS AFFECTED

KEY POINTS

GLOSSARY

Official sources

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