Yakima Times

As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) extends its influence in the United States, there is a call for Congress to respond firmly. The Trump administration has adopted a strong stance against what it considers America's greatest adversary. In efforts to prioritize national interests and secure domestic supply chains, there is an emphasis on protecting American land from CCP ownership and understanding which foreign entities are acquiring U.S. farmland.

Brooke Rollins, recently confirmed as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced that preventing the CCP from purchasing critical U.S. farmland, particularly near national security sites, is a top priority for USDA.

Legislation addressing this issue has been reintroduced. The Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025 aims to add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This would empower USDA with authority over land purchases by foreign entities. CFIUS monitors foreign investments in the U.S., focusing on national security threats.

Another proposed measure, the No American Land for Communist China Act, seeks to prohibit CCP-affiliated entities from buying land adjacent to federally owned property. This initiative addresses concerns about potential encroachment near sensitive sites like those in North Dakota and Florida.

The call for action emphasizes cooperation between Congress and the Trump administration to address these concerns effectively and protect national interests related to land ownership and food security.