Movement to ban Chinese farmland purchases near military bases gains steam in the Senate

Published On Mar 6, 2025, 2:52 PM

The U.S. Senate is advancing a bipartisan bill aimed at banning farmland purchases by China, Iran, and other adversaries near military bases. The new legislation would grant the Department of Agriculture oversight to block such purchases, elevating national security concerns regarding foreign investments in sensitive areas. The bill has support across party lines, with specific focus on stopping Chinese agricultural acquisitions, which have been perceived as a threat to U.S. security given that Chinese entities own significant farmland across the U.S.