Proposed Rules for Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would grant the federal government new powers to block or force the abandonment of agricultural land sales and leases to foreign entities from designated adversary nations, impacting real estate transactions and agricultural business control.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Foreign investors from adversary nations

These entities face new restrictions and potential prohibitions on purchasing or leasing agricultural land near sensitive U.S. sites.

U.S. agricultural landowners

These individuals or entities may face limitations on who they can sell or lease their land to if the property is near sensitive government facilities.

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States

The committee is granted expanded review authority and must incorporate the Secretary of Agriculture into its proceedings.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6103 proposes new oversight and potential prohibitions on foreign entities from certain countries purchasing or leasing U.S. agricultural land near sensitive government or military sites. The amendment would expand the authority of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States () to review these transactions and requires the President to block deals involving 'covered foreign persons' from specific adversary nations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this affect land owned by U.S. citizens?

No, the amendment explicitly states that its provisions do not apply to the acquisition of agricultural land by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Which countries are considered 'covered countries' under this proposal?

The proposal identifies the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as covered countries.

Can the President allow a transaction that would otherwise be prohibited?

Yes, the President may waive the prohibition on a case-by-case basis if they determine the transaction is in the national interest of the United States.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would grant the federal government new powers to block or force the abandonment of agricultural land sales and leases to foreign entities from designated adversary nations, impacting real estate transactions and agricultural business control.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of CFIUS Scope

The amendment marks a shift by formally integrating the Secretary of Agriculture into the CFIUS review process for land and biotechnology transactions.

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States

Connected Entities

personMs. Cortez Masto“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

locationRussian Federation“Designated as a 'covered country' under the proposed rules.”Map →

locationDemocratic People's Republic of Korea“Designated as a 'covered country' under the proposed rules.”Map →

locationIslamic Republic of Iran“Designated as a 'covered country' under the proposed rules.”Map →

personMs. Lummis“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Rounds“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Investment in the United States“The federal committee responsible for reviewing foreign investments for national”Map →

locationPeople's Republic of China“Designated as a 'covered country' under the proposed rules.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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