Bill · H.R. 8722· House(119-HR-8722)
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a memoranda of understanding with CFIUS with respect to reports under AFIDA and to update the AFIDA handbook.
- Introduced
- 5/11/2026
- Last activity
- 5/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Don Bacon
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to coordinate more closely with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The Secretary must enter into a memorandum of understanding to share information regarding reports on foreign ownership of United States agricultural land. This shared information must include specific report details and the identities of foreign persons involved. Additionally, the bill requires updates to the Farm Service Agency's "Foreign Investment Disclosure" handbook. The first update must incorporate recommendations from a specific January 18, 2024, Government Accountability Office report. Following that, the handbook must be updated every 10 years to include any new GAO recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires more rigorous tracking and information sharing regarding foreign investments in agricultural land.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill enhances the tracking of foreign land ownership, which can protect the interests of domestic farmers.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill increases the coordinative power of federal agencies like the Secretary of Agriculture and CFIUS over agricultural land data.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Information Sharing: The Secretary of Agriculture will provide CFIUS with all relevant information regarding foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, which includes the identity of foreign persons and submission dates (Section 1(a)).
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Enhanced Implementation of AFIDA: The Secretary is required to update the "Foreign Investment Disclosure" handbook to ensure the effective implementation of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (Section 1(b)(1)(A)).
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Incorporation of Expert Recommendations: The handbook updates must include recommendations from a Government Accountability Office report regarding identifying national security risks (Section 1(b)(1)(B)).
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Consistent Updates: The bill ensures the handbook stays current by requiring an update every 10 years that incorporates any Government Accountability Office recommendations (Section 1(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 5/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
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