Agricultural Security Risk Review Act

The Frame

What this does

The bill grants the Secretary of Agriculture direct authority to participate in federal reviews of foreign land and technology purchases, potentially impacting the approval process for international investments in the U.S. agricultural sector.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Secretary of Agriculture

The Secretary gains a formal seat on the CFIUS committee and new responsibilities for reviewing foreign agricultural transactions.

Foreign investors in U.S. agriculture

These entities may face additional scrutiny or review processes for land and technology acquisitions.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 19, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill adds the Secretary of Agriculture as a permanent member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States () to review foreign transactions involving U.S. agricultural land and biotechnology. This change ensures the Department of Agriculture has a formal role in evaluating national security risks related to the food and farming industry.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill grants the Secretary of Agriculture direct authority to participate in federal reviews of foreign land and technology purchases, potentially impacting the approval process for international investments in the U.S. agricultural sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)?

is an interagency committee that reviews foreign investments in U.S. businesses and real estate to determine their impact on national security.

What specific types of transactions will the Secretary of Agriculture review?

The Secretary will review purchases of agricultural land, , and other transactions related to the agriculture industry as determined by the Secretary.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of CFIUS Scope

The bill represents a shift toward treating agricultural land and biotechnology as critical national security assets requiring formal oversight.

Secretary of Agriculture Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Bill referred to this committee”Map →

personSecretary of Agriculture“Designated as a member of CFIUS”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Bill referred to the Committee on Financial Services”Map →

bill_number50 U.S.C.“Section referenced in the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“Bill referred to this committee”Map →

personLucas“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Published the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Financial Services“Bill referred to this committee”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance75
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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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Buzz25
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