Don Bacon (R-NE)
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a memoranda of understanding with CFIUS with respect to reports under AFIDA and to update the AFIDA handbook.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to coordinate more closely with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The Secretary must enter into a memorandum of understanding to share information regarding reports on foreign ownership of United States agricultural land. This shared information must include specific report details and the identities of foreign persons involved. Additionally, the bill requires updates to the Farm Service Agency's "Foreign Investment Disclosure" handbook. The first update must incorporate recommendations from a specific January 18, 2024, Government Accountability Office report. Following that, the handbook must be updated every 10 years to include any new GAO recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires more rigorous tracking and information sharing regarding foreign investments in agricultural land.
- Scored +4
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill enhances the tracking of foreign land ownership, which can protect the interests of domestic farmers.
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases the coordinative power of federal agencies like the Secretary of Agriculture and CFIUS over agricultural land data.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Information Sharing: The Secretary of Agriculture will provide CFIUS with all relevant information regarding foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, which includes the identity of foreign persons and submission dates (Section 1(a)).
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Enhanced Implementation of AFIDA: The Secretary is required to update the "Foreign Investment Disclosure" handbook to ensure the effective implementation of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (Section 1(b)(1)(A)).
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Incorporation of Expert Recommendations: The handbook updates must include recommendations from a Government Accountability Office report regarding identifying national security risks (Section 1(b)(1)(B)).
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Consistent Updates: The bill ensures the handbook stays current by requiring an update every 10 years that incorporates any Government Accountability Office recommendations (Section 1(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill enhances the tracking of foreign land ownership, which can protect the interests of domestic farmers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — By improving the monitoring of foreign agricultural land ownership, the bill seeks to address potential national security risks in rural areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill may provide more clarity and security for domestic agricultural business owners by monitoring foreign competition and ownership.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires more rigorous tracking and information sharing regarding foreign investments in agricultural land. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases the coordinative power of federal agencies like the Secretary of Agriculture and CFIUS over agricultural land data.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill enhances oversight of foreign ownership of agricultural land, which is a key component of rural economy and stability.
- 5/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
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