On the recordJuly 26, 2023
Right now, nearly 400,000 acres of American farmland are owned by Chinese investors. The increasing reach of the Chinese Communist Party is incredibly alarming, as this land is being purchased near sensitive military installations and other areas critical to our national security. It is imperative that the Biden administration gain a better understanding of these land purchases and develop programs to halt the purchase of agricultural land by those associated with China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. We must ensure that the USDA is able to improve tracking of foreign land ownership and help to ensure that our communities are protected and safe from the actions of the Chinese Communist Party. This is a national security issue, and it is time for Congress and the Biden administration to take swift and decisive action to protect our American farmland. ____________________
