Bills · 118th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

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HouseOn Passage · 9/11/24PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic55 Yea · 148 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (CFIUS oversees the national security risks of certain foreign investment in the United States. CFIUS has the authority to review covered transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business; certain investments in businesses involved in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data; and certain real estate transactions.)

Specifically, the bill directs CFIUS to, after receiving notification from USDA, determine (1) whether a reportable agricultural land transaction is a covered transaction, and (2) whether CFIUS should initiate a national security review or take another action with respect to the transaction.

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Sponsor
Rep. Dan Newhouse ( Republican · WA-4)
Cosponsors
24
Introduced
9/6/24
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Status
9/6/24Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
9/6/24Introduced in House
9/10/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
9/11/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/11/24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 149 (Roll no. 415).
9/11/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 149 (Roll no. 415).
9/11/24On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 414). (CR H5185)
9/11/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5185-5186)
9/11/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9456, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lucas demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9/11/24The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
9/11/24Mr. Takano moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
9/11/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9/11/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9456.
9/11/24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
9/11/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5168-5173)
9/12/24Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.