Chambana Sun

Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois has introduced a House bill to complement Senator Josh Hawley's Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act. This legislation aims to prevent Chinese corporations and individuals linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from purchasing American agricultural land and residential property.

The initiative is a response to increasing concerns about the CCP's efforts to acquire U.S. farmland and real estate. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Chinese entities currently own approximately 265,000 acres of agricultural land in the country.

"Prized American land is not for sale to our enemies," stated Congresswoman Mary Miller. "The Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to our national security, and their aggressive push to buy up our farmland and homes is a direct attack on our sovereignty. It’s long past time we take back control and put America’s food supply and communities back in American hands — where they belong."

This legislation supports President Trump's National Farm Security Action Plan, an initiative led by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins with support from other key government officials including U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

The proposed act would:

- Prohibit acquisitions or leases of U.S. agricultural land by Chinese corporations or individuals affiliated with the CCP.

- Prevent these entities from buying residential real estate in the United States for at least two years, with possible extensions.

- Require divestment within one year for those already owning such properties.

- Impose civil fines and criminal penalties for noncompliance.

Further details about this bill can be found on Fox News.