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Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-9456| House 
| Updated: 9/12/2024
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (24)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (CFIUS oversees the national security risks of certain foreign investment in the United States. CFIUS has the authority to review covered transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business; certain investments in businesses involved in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data; and certain real estate transactions.) Specifically, the bill directs CFIUS to, after receiving notification from USDA, determine (1) whether a reportable agricultural land transaction is a covered transaction, and (2) whether CFIUS should initiate a national security review or take another action with respect to the transaction. Reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction (1) that USDA has reason to believe is a covered transaction; (2) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran; and (3) with respect to which a foreign person is required to submit a report to USDA regarding their agricultural land transactions. The bill also expands the membership of CFIUS to include the Secretary of Agriculture on covered transactions that involve agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, or the agriculture industry (e.g., agricultural transportation, storage, and processing).

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Timeline
Sep 6, 2024
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 10, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5007
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 11, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5168-5173)
Sep 11, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9456.
Sep 11, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 11, 2024
Mr. Takano moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 11, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 11, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9456, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lucas demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 11, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5185-5186)
Sep 11, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 414). (CR H5185)
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Sep 11, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 149 (Roll no. 415).
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Sep 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • September 6, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 10, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5007
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • September 11, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5168-5173)


  • September 11, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • September 11, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9456.


  • September 11, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • September 11, 2024
    Mr. Takano moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.


  • September 11, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • September 11, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9456, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lucas demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • September 11, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5185-5186)


  • September 11, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 414). (CR H5185)
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  • September 11, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 149 (Roll no. 415).
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  • September 11, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 12, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 118-5007: Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024
  • HRES 118-1430: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1398) to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly to be subject to Senate ratification; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1516) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7980) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles the batteries of which contain materials sourced from prohibited foreign entities from the clean vehicle credit; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9456) to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9494) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
AsiaChinaDepartment of AgricultureEuropeFederal officialsIranLand transfersMiddle EastNorth KoreaRussiaU.S. and foreign investments

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-9456| House 
| Updated: 9/12/2024
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (CFIUS oversees the national security risks of certain foreign investment in the United States. CFIUS has the authority to review covered transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business; certain investments in businesses involved in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data; and certain real estate transactions.) Specifically, the bill directs CFIUS to, after receiving notification from USDA, determine (1) whether a reportable agricultural land transaction is a covered transaction, and (2) whether CFIUS should initiate a national security review or take another action with respect to the transaction. Reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction (1) that USDA has reason to believe is a covered transaction; (2) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran; and (3) with respect to which a foreign person is required to submit a report to USDA regarding their agricultural land transactions. The bill also expands the membership of CFIUS to include the Secretary of Agriculture on covered transactions that involve agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, or the agriculture industry (e.g., agricultural transportation, storage, and processing).

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Timeline
Sep 6, 2024
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 10, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5007
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 11, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5168-5173)
Sep 11, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9456.
Sep 11, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 11, 2024
Mr. Takano moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 11, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 11, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9456, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lucas demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 11, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5185-5186)
Sep 11, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 414). (CR H5185)
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Sep 11, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 149 (Roll no. 415).
View Vote
Sep 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • September 6, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 10, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5007
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • September 11, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5168-5173)


  • September 11, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • September 11, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9456.


  • September 11, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • September 11, 2024
    Mr. Takano moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.


  • September 11, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • September 11, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9456, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lucas demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • September 11, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5185-5186)


  • September 11, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 414). (CR H5185)
    View Vote


  • September 11, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 149 (Roll no. 415).
    View Vote


  • September 11, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 12, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (24)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 118-5007: Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024
  • HRES 118-1430: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1398) to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly to be subject to Senate ratification; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1516) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7980) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles the batteries of which contain materials sourced from prohibited foreign entities from the clean vehicle credit; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9456) to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9494) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaDepartment of AgricultureEuropeFederal officialsIranLand transfersMiddle EastNorth KoreaRussiaU.S. and foreign investments