In CommitteeFiled Apr 27, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 27, 2026
Summary
The bill would prohibit any new purchase or transfer of agricultural land to corporations or large institutional investors, allowing ownership only by individuals or small entities that are actively engaged in farming. It seeks to keep farmland affordable for family farms, protect generational wealth, and safeguard national food security.
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