Contact Congress about H.R. 1438: Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025

People and companies tied to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea could not buy or lease U.S. farmland. Many would also lose access to most USDA farm programs if they already own or lease that land.

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Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

Latest action on H.R. 1438: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign-linked buyers, landlords, tenants, lenders, and agribusinesses involved with U.S. farmland. It also affects farmers, landowners, and local communities that deal with foreign investment in agricultural land. USDA would have more reporting, enforcement, and public data duties.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes who can gain new control over U.S. farmland. It treats farmland ownership as a food security and national security issue when buyers are tied to four named foreign governments. It could make foreign ownership more visible to the public and Congress. It could also add costs and legal risk for land deals, lenders, and foreign investors.

Key provisions in H.R. 1438

• The bill applies to covered persons tied to the governments of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. It uses an existing federal rule to decide who counts.
• Covered persons could not buy or lease U.S. agricultural land. This includes federal public farmland and private farmland anywhere in the country.
• Existing land deals stay in place. Covered persons would not have to sell land they already own or give up leases they already hold.
• The President could use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to carry out the land limits. That law gives the President tools often used for national emergency economic controls.
• Violations could bring civil or criminal penalties. The penalties would match those used under 50 U.S.C. 1705, the enforcement section of that emergency powers law.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 1438

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1438

What is H.R. 1438?

People and companies tied to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea could not buy or lease U.S. farmland. Many would also lose access to most USDA farm programs if they already own or lease that land.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1438?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1438?

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