U.S. Congressman Dale Strong continues to work to secure America's agricultural interests.
Since being elected to his first term in the House, Mr. Strong (R-Monrovia) has been particularly vocal in his criticism of China's influence on U.S. agriculture and farmland.
Last week, Strong announced he would “defend America.” agricultural The Alien Damage Land Act will be included in a more comprehensive reform review that Republican leaders are pushing forward. countering communist china law.
“The Chinese Communist Party is one of the greatest national security threats facing the American people,” Strong said. “From Chinese fentanyl production crossing our southern border to Chinese companies undermining U.S. trade, the Countering Communist China Act would strengthen U.S. law to better address this threat. It’s being rewritten.”
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“With the inclusion of my bill, this law would prohibit individuals affiliated with the governments of foreign adversaries, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, from purchasing or leasing U.S. farmland, and Chains that would protect food, fiber and fuel supplies. ”
He also noted the incredible increase in Chinese investment in U.S. farmland in just 10 years.
“According to U.S. Department of Agriculture data, China’s investment in U.S. farmland increased from $81 million in 2010 to $1.8 billion in 2020, much of it in close proximity to sensitive national security sites. ,” Strong said. “This poses a major threat not only to food, textile and fuel markets, but also to national security.”
North Alabama legislators believe now is the time to take action on this issue.
“We can no longer turn a blind eye to the threats posed by a lack of transparency and effective oversight of food safety and who grows, produces and sells our produce,” Strong said. Stated. “My bill and this RSC bill directly address these threats.”
“These protections are designed to ensure that all Americans are protected from foreign adversaries and to protect the interests of the millions of American families who make a living feeding our country and the world. It is important.”
of protect america agricultural Land from Alien Harm Act It would also prohibit individuals associated with the governments of these foreign adversaries from joining certain U.S. departments. Agriculture (USDA) program.
Austin Shipley is a staff writer at Yellowhammer News.
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