What does Preamble of FARM Act do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Defense Production Act of 1950. The stated purpose is to prevent harm and disruption to the United States agriculture industry. The bill aims to protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FARM Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act.

What does UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE INCLUDED IN COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN of FARM Act do?

This section amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include the Secretary of Agriculture as a representative on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The amendments expand the scope of CFIUS review to include transactions that could result in foreign control of U.S. businesses engaged in agriculture and using agricultural products. Agricultural supply chains are now included as critical infrastructure, subject to regulations prescribed by the Committee. Agricultural supply chains used for agricultural products are also designated as critical technologies.

What does REPORTS ON INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN UNITED STATES of FARM Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an annual analysis of foreign influence in the United States agriculture industry. The analysis must include a summary of foreign investments in the U.S. agriculture industry. The report must assess the potential for foreign investment to undermine U.S. agriculture production and supply chains. The report must identify the largest international threats for increased foreign control and investment in the U.S. agriculture sector. The report must detail agriculture-related espionage and theft techniques used by foreign governments, including attempts to target U.S. agricultural intellectual property.

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FARM Act

Last updated: 2/28/2025 · Introduced: 1/22/2025

Author: Ronny Jackson (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), expanding its review to include foreign control of U.S. agricultural businesses and supply chains.
It mandates an annual report analyzing foreign influence and investments in the U.S. agriculture industry, assessing risks to production and supply chains.
The bill designates agricultural supply chains and technologies as critical infrastructure, subjecting them to CFIUS regulations.

119th Congressin committeeS. 179(In Committee)Official page

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