H.R. 809 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act
H.R. 809 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 2, 2023, sponsored by Dan Newhouse with 87 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act This bill requires the President to prohibit nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and agents associated with China's government from (1) purchasing agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States, or (2) participating in Department of Agriculture programs that are unrelated to food and safety regulatory requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Newhouse (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 87 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi (Feb 2, 2023)
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- H.R. 662: Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023
- H.R. 1147: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
- H.R. 1230: Food Deserts Act
- H.R. 1437: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023
- H.R. 1450: Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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