What does ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS. of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This section amends Section 721(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to add several new definitions. It defines 'elevated risk real estate transaction' as a transaction involving real estate near or functioning as part of an air or maritime port, or in close proximity to a sensitive site. The term 'foreign adversary' is defined to include the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. A 'foreign adversary person' is defined as a foreign adversary, a foreign person subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary, or a foreign person owned or controlled by such an entity. The definition of 'sensitive site' is extensive, including military installations, training routes, airspace, firing areas, facilities with security clearances, intelligence community facilities, NASA facilities, research centers, airports, maritime ports, telecommunications facilities, and electric powerplants. Telecommunications facilities are considered sensitive sites if they are part of a core network, located near another sensitive site, are submarine cable landing stations, process sensitive information, or are deemed critical by the FCC.

What does PROTECTING U.S. FOOD SECURITY. of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This section amends Section 721(f) of the Defense Production Act of 1950. It removes 'and' at the end of paragraph (10). It redesignates paragraph (11) as paragraph (12). It inserts a new paragraph (11) that addresses projections of food, water, and agricultural product requirements. The new paragraph (11) considers the effects of covered transactions on U.S. food security, including foreign adversary acquisition of biotechnology related to agriculture.

What does EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This section amends Section 721(a)(4) and (b)(1)(C)(v)(IV) of the Defense Production Act of 1950. The amendments expand the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to include certain real estate transactions. Specifically, CFIUS jurisdiction now extends to purchases or leases of private or public real estate by foreign adversary persons. The amendments modify references to clauses and subparagraphs within Section 721 to reflect the expanded jurisdiction. The amendments introduce a requirement for declarations related to 'elevated risk real estate transactions' beyond existing requirements.

What does PRESUMPTION OF UNRESOLVABILITY OF ELEVATED RISK REAL ESTATE of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This section amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to establish presumptions regarding the national security risk of 'elevated risk real estate transactions'. Under the amendments, such transactions are initially presumed to present an unresolvable risk to national security. The Committee can override this presumption by demonstrating, using 'clear and convincing evidence,' that the risk can be resolved or is not a risk to national security. If the Committee overrides the presumption, it must notify several Congressional committees, including those on Agriculture, Financial Services, and Intelligence in both the House and Senate. The amendments specify that even if a risk can be resolved, it is presumed that it cannot be resolved through any agreement or condition unless the Committee determines otherwise using 'clear and convincing evidence' and provides notification.

What does AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVE. of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This section amends Section 721(k)(2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950. Subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) are redesignated as (I), (J), and (K) respectively. A new subparagraph (H) is inserted after subparagraph (G). The Secretary of Agriculture is given authority over transactions related to agriculture land, agriculture biotechnology, and other agriculture industry transactions as determined by the Secretary.

What does PRESERVATION OF STATE AUTHORITY. of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This section amends Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. The amendment adds a subsection (r) regarding the preservation of state authority. It clarifies that nothing in the amended section may be construed to preempt or supersede state laws. Specifically, state laws restricting or prohibiting foreign adversary persons from purchasing, leasing, or acquiring real estate or agricultural land are protected. These state laws must be of general applicability and not target specific transactions or parties. The term 'State' in this subsection includes the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States.

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Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act

Q: What does Preamble of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This bill, formally titled H.R. 8700, aims to protect U.S. food security. It intends to grant the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) greater jurisdiction over land purchases. The bill proposes special restrictions on land purchases by foreign adversaries, particularly near sensitive sites. It seeks to expand the definition of 'sensitive sites'.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act.

Q: What does RULEMAKING. of Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act do?

This section requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to issue rules. These rules are intended to implement amendments made by this Act. The rules must be issued within 120 days of the Act's enactment.

Last updated: 5/7/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: John Moolenaar (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review and potentially block real estate transactions, including purchases and leases, by foreign adversaries.
It establishes a presumption that real estate transactions near sensitive sites or critical infrastructure pose an unresolvable national security risk, requiring CFIUS to demonstrate otherwise with 'clear and convincing evidence'.
The bill defines 'foreign adversaries' to include countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and broadens the definition of 'sensitive sites' to encompass a wide range of facilities and infrastructure.
It grants the Secretary of Agriculture authority over transactions related to agricultural land, biotechnology, and other agriculture industry activities.
The bill clarifies that federal actions do not preempt state laws restricting foreign adversaries from acquiring real estate or agricultural land, provided those laws are generally applicable.

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