To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a memoranda...
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a memoranda of understanding with CFIUS with respect to reports under AFIDA and to update the AFIDA handbook.
This bill, HB8722, proposes to require the Secretary of Agriculture to create agreements with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) concerning reports related to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA). Additionally, it seeks to update the AFIDA handbook to ensure clarity and compliance with current regulations.
The bill would affect the Department of Agriculture and any entities subject to AFIDA reporting requirements, ensuring that foreign investments in U.S. agriculture are properly disclosed and reviewed for national security concerns.
HB8722 was introduced on May 11, 2026, and was immediately referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. As of the latest status date, the bill has not advanced further in the legislative process.
