What does Preamble of LAND Act do?

This bill aims to ensure foreign purchasers of agricultural land adhere to the same restrictions as U.S. citizens and nationals. The bill requires foreign purchasers to comply with the regulations applicable to U.S. citizens and nationals in their own countries.

What does SHORT TITLE. of LAND Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Land And National Defense Act.

What does RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN PURCHASERS. of LAND Act do?

This section establishes restrictions on foreign purchasers of agricultural land. Foreign purchasers are subject to the same restrictions as a U.S. citizen or national would face in the purchaser's home country. They are also subject to any applicable state laws regarding agricultural land purchases. The 'home country' of a foreign purchaser is determined based on citizenship and the restrictiveness of agricultural land purchase laws, as determined by a newly established Task Force. Sellers of agricultural land to foreign purchasers must report the sale to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture must notify relevant Congressional members of these sales. A 'U.S. Land Protection Task Force' is created to identify violations of these restrictions. The Task Force will submit reports to Congress every six months, detailing sales of agricultural land to foreign purchasers, including purchase costs, title history, and proximity to military installations. The term 'agricultural land' is defined by existing law (section 9 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978). The term 'foreign purchaser' includes foreign persons and U.S. citizens who are also citizens of another country.

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LAND Act

Last updated: 4/4/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: Brandon Gill (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The LAND Act requires foreign purchasers of agricultural land to comply with the same restrictions a U.S. citizen would face in their home country, alongside existing state laws.
It establishes a U.S. Land Protection Task Force to monitor agricultural land sales to foreign purchasers and report these transactions to Congress, including details like purchase costs and proximity to military installations.
Sellers of agricultural land to foreign purchasers must report these sales to the Secretary of Agriculture, who will then notify relevant Congressional members.

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