Contact Congress about S. 684: This Land Is Our Land Act

China-linked people, companies, and groups covered by the bill could not buy or lease U.S. agricultural land. Those that already hold this land would have to give it up within set deadlines or face fines, criminal penalties, and possible land seizure.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

This Land Is Our Land Act is a Senate bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects China-linked people, companies, and groups that own, lease, or want to buy U.S. agricultural land. It also affects their senior leaders, related entities, and people or groups acting for the Chinese government or tied to the Chinese Communist Party. Workers for covered foreign entities on agricultural land could see noncompete agreements canceled. Local communities could see land change hands if covered owners must sell or if the government seizes land and auctions it.

Why this matters: This bill could change who controls parts of the U.S. food and farm system. It targets ownership and leasing of agricultural land by people, companies, and groups linked to China. Supporters may see that as a food security and national security step. Critics may worry about discrimination, forced sales, broad definitions, and disruption for local workers and rural economies.

Key provisions in S. 684

• The bill covers U.S. land used for farming, ranching, timber production, or food processing. It also covers land used for farming, ranching, or timber in the past five years, even if it is not active now.
• The bill targets people, companies, and groups tied to the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau. It also covers groups acting for the Chinese government, people or groups tied to the Chinese Communist Party, entities they control, and senior officials.
• Covered foreign entities could not buy or lease any interest in U.S. agricultural land after the law takes effect.
• Covered foreign entities that already own or lease U.S. agricultural land would have to sign a letter saying they plan to divest within one year. They would have to fully sell or give up the land within two years after the law is enacted.
• The bill would charge $100 per acre for each day land is owned or leased in violation of the ban or the divestment deadlines.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 684

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 684

What is S. 684?

China-linked people, companies, and groups covered by the bill could not buy or lease U.S. agricultural land. Those that already hold this land would have to give it up within set deadlines or face fines, criminal penalties, and possible land seizure.

How do I support or oppose S. 684?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 684?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

How does Modern Action help me act on S. 684?

Modern Action gives you bill-specific context, lets you choose support, opposition, or changes, and drafts a message from your position and reasons.