Bill · H.R. 5760· House(119-HR-5760)
PASS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/14/2025
- Last activity
- 10/14/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Elise Stefanik
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act of 2025," aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950. It seeks to include the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. The legislation introduces requirements for the review of certain agricultural transactions, including investments in businesses engaged in agriculture or biotechnology related to agriculture. It also covers the purchase or lease of private real estate used in agriculture by foreign persons. Additionally, the bill establishes prohibitions on certain transactions involving "covered foreign persons" from specific prohibited countries.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill protects farmers by restricting foreign control of agricultural land and businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Domestic agricultural business owners receive increased protection against foreign acquisition and control.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Protecting agricultural land use helps maintain the economic stability of rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Increased Oversight of Agricultural Assets: The bill requires the review of investments by foreign persons in U.S. businesses engaged in agriculture or biotechnology related to agriculture (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(vi)).
-
Protection of Agricultural Land: The bill mandates the review of the purchase, lease, or concession of private real estate used in agriculture by a foreign person (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(vii)).
-
Enhanced Security Measures: The bill mandates that the President prohibit transactions if the Committee determines they would result in control by a covered foreign person of a U.S. business engaged in agriculture or private real estate used in agriculture (Section 2(a)(3)(1)).
-
Regular Risk Assessments: The Secretary of Agriculture is required to submit reports every 180 days regarding the risks that foreign purchases of U.S. agricultural businesses pose to the agricultural sector (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Strict Transaction Prohibitions: The bill requires the President to prohibit certain transactions involving "covered foreign persons" from prohibited countries—specifically the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea—if they involve control of agricultural businesses or real estate (Section 2(a)(3)(1) and Section 2(a)(3)(B)).
-
Limited Waiver Options: While a waiver is possible, the President can only waive the prohibition if it is determined to be vital to national security interests, and must report this to relevant committees at least 30 days after the determination (Section 2(a)(3)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 10/14/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Eric CrawfordRepublican · Arkansas