Bills/H.R. 4706

Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

In CommitteeAgricultureHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 4706 is designed to restrict Chinese investment and ownership in U.S. agricultural land and residential property. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to prevent foreign ownership of American farmland and homes, citing national security and food independence concerns. The bill would likely establish rules or prohibitions on how much agricultural or residential property Chinese nationals and companies could purchase or control. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact Chinese investors interested in buying U.S.

farmland and residential real estate, as well as Americans selling to foreign buyers. It could also affect agricultural producers and the real estate market by potentially reducing foreign investment and competition for land purchases. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and the bill would need committee approval and House passage before moving to the Senate for consideration.

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Latest Action

July 23, 2025

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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Key Dates

Introduced
July 23, 2025
Last Updated
July 23, 2025
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